US Bridges

Elliot Road over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.5 MI W of Estrella Pkwy · Structure no. 07588

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,980
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elliot Road 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 7,980 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,990 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesElliot Road
CrossesWash
Location2.5 MI W of Estrella Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3485, -112.4668
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic7,980 (2020)
Projected traffic7,990 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Elliot Road over Wash built?

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

What condition is Elliot Road 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 Elliot Road over Wash carry?

About 7,980 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elliot Road over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Elliot Road over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.