US Bridges

Ellsworth Road over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 400 S/ University · Structure no. 07900

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,566
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellsworth Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ellsworth Road over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,566 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,576 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEllsworth Road
CrossesWash
Location400 S/ University
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4211, -111.6327
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,566 (2019)
Projected traffic7,576 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ellsworth Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellsworth 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ellsworth Road over Wash carry?

About 7,566 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ellsworth Road over Wash?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Ellsworth Road over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.