US Bridges

40th Street over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · N of Mission Lane · Structure no. 07750

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,462
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th Street over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 40th Street 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 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 1,462 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries40th Street
CrossesDry Wash
LocationN of Mission Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5709, -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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,462 (2023)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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 40th Street over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is 40th Street 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 40th Street over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 40th Street over Dry Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 40th Street over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.