US Bridges

S Warner Elliot Lp over Wash (north Crossing)

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.75 MI W of 48th ST · Structure no. 08575

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,641
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Warner Elliot Lp over Wash (north Crossing) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Warner Elliot Lp over Wash (north Crossing) in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 15,641 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,651 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Warner Elliot Lp
CrossesWash (north Crossing)
Location0.75 MI W of 48th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3455, -111.9922
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,641 (2023)
Projected traffic15,651 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Warner Elliot Lp over Wash (north Crossing) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Warner Elliot Lp over Wash (north Crossing) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S Warner Elliot Lp over Wash (north Crossing) carry?

About 15,641 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Warner Elliot Lp over Wash (north Crossing)?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns S Warner Elliot Lp over Wash (north Crossing)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.