US Bridges

Bell Road over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.45 MI W of Pima Road · Structure no. 07773

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,644
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bell Road over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 12,644 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,654 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Road
CrossesWash
Location0.45 MI W of Pima Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.64008, -111.89931
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic12,644 (2024)
Projected traffic12,654 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bell Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Road over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Road over Wash carry?

About 12,644 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bell Road over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.