Sweetwater Avenue over Dry Wash
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · W of 42nd Street · Structure no. 08507
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,630
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweetwater Avenue over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sweetwater Avenue over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweetwater Avenue over Dry Wash built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweetwater Avenue 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Sweetwater Avenue over Dry Wash carry?
About 2,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sweetwater Avenue over Dry Wash?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sweetwater Avenue over Dry Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.