US Bridges

Ahwatukee Drive over Unnamed Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.03 MI W of 44th Street · Structure no. 07892

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ahwatukee Drive over Unnamed Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ahwatukee Drive over Unnamed Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAhwatukee Drive
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location0.03 MI W of 44th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3359, -111.9887
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2040
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 Ahwatukee Drive over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ahwatukee Drive over Unnamed 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ahwatukee Drive over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ahwatukee Drive over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ahwatukee Drive over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.