US Bridges

Warpaint Drive over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · At Keresan Drive · Structure no. 07742

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warpaint Drive over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Warpaint Drive over Dry 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWarpaint Drive
CrossesDry Wash
LocationAt Keresan Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3307, -112.0098
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Warpaint Drive over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Warpaint Drive over Dry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Warpaint Drive over Dry Wash carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warpaint Drive over Dry Wash?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Warpaint Drive over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.