US Bridges

Woodland Drive over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · E of 40th Way · Structure no. 07744

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Drive over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Woodland Drive over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodland Drive
CrossesDry Wash
LocationE of 40th Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3022, -111.9956
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Drive over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Drive over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Drive over Dry Wash carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Drive over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Drive over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.