US Bridges

Elliot Road & 48th over Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · Int Elliot RD & 48th · Structure no. 07935

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,908
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot Road & 48th over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elliot Road & 48th over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 36,908 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,918 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElliot Road & 48th
CrossesWash
LocationInt Elliot RD & 48th
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.349, -111.9802
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,908 (2023)
Projected traffic36,918 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliot Road & 48th over Wash built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliot Road & 48th over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Elliot Road & 48th over Wash carry?

About 36,908 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elliot Road & 48th over Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Elliot Road & 48th over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.