US Bridges

New River RD over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At 29th Ave · Structure no. 07642

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,925
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New River RD over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying New River RD over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,925 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,935 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew River RD
CrossesWash
LocationAt 29th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.92195, -112.12192
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,925 (2020)
Projected traffic3,935 by 2040
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 New River RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is New River RD 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does New River RD over Wash carry?

About 3,925 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New River RD over Wash?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns New River RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.