US Bridges

Lewis Prison RD over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W of SR 85 · Structure no. 07074

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Prison RD over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lewis Prison RD over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLewis Prison RD
CrossesWash
Location0.3 MI W of SR 85
RouteState Highway 85
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.1991, -112.6545
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Prison RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Prison RD over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis Prison RD over Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Prison RD over Wash?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lewis Prison RD over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.