US Bridges

Dysart Rd-Fas 547 over Colter Channel

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI N/ Camelback RD · Structure no. 07883

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,985
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dysart Rd-Fas 547 over Colter Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dysart Rd-Fas 547 over Colter Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 31 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 18,985 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,995 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDysart Rd-Fas 547
CrossesColter Channel
Location0.25 MI N/ Camelback RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.51219, -112.34097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,985 (2020)
Projected traffic18,995 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dysart Rd-Fas 547 over Colter Channel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Dysart Rd-Fas 547 over Colter Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dysart Rd-Fas 547 over Colter Channel carry?

About 18,985 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dysart Rd-Fas 547 over Colter Channel?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Dysart Rd-Fas 547 over Colter Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.