US Bridges

Alma SCHL-104th ST over Reata Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 S of Happy Valley RD · Structure no. 07523

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,010
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alma SCHL-104th ST over Reata Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alma SCHL-104th ST over Reata Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlma SCHL-104th ST
CrossesReata Wash
Location0.3 S of Happy Valley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.70919, -111.85672
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,010 (2024)
Projected traffic7,020 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Alma SCHL-104th ST over Reata Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alma SCHL-104th ST over Reata 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Alma SCHL-104th ST over Reata Wash carry?

About 7,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alma SCHL-104th ST over Reata Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Alma SCHL-104th ST over Reata Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.