US Bridges

Estrella Parkway over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.4 MI N of Elliot Road · Structure no. 07586

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,446
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Estrella Parkway over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Estrella Parkway over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,446 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,456 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesEstrella Parkway
CrossesWash
Location1.4 MI N of Elliot Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3631, -112.4078
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,446 (2020)
Projected traffic25,456 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Estrella Parkway over Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Estrella Parkway over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does Estrella Parkway over Wash carry?

About 25,446 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Estrella Parkway over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Estrella Parkway over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.