US Bridges

New River RD over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 450 W/ I-17 Frontage RD · Structure no. 08011

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,494
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New River RD over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying New River RD over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 7,494 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,504 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNew River RD
CrossesWash
Location450 W/ I-17 Frontage RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.91443, -112.1423
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,494 (2020)
Projected traffic7,504 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 New River RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is New River RD 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does New River RD over Wash carry?

About 7,494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New River RD over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns New River RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.