US Bridges

Chandler Boulevard over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · E of 16th Way · Structure no. 07932

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,521
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Boulevard over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying Chandler Boulevard over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 26,521 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,531 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChandler Boulevard
CrossesDry Wash
LocationE of 16th Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.305, -112.0469
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,521 (2021)
Projected traffic26,531 by 2041
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chandler Boulevard over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chandler Boulevard 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Chandler Boulevard over Dry Wash carry?

About 26,521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Boulevard over Dry Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler Boulevard over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.