US Bridges

Bell Road over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.03 MI E of Central Ave · Structure no. 07989

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,315
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bell Road over 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 37,315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,325 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Road
CrossesWash
Location0.03 MI E of Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6403, -112.0737
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,315 (2020)
Projected traffic37,325 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over Wash built?

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

What condition is Bell 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Bell Road over Wash carry?

About 37,315 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bell Road over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.