48th Street over Dry Wash
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.24 MI S of Elliot Road · Structure no. 08581
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,186
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Street over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 48th Street over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 22,186 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,196 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48th Street over Dry Wash built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is 48th Street over Dry 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does 48th Street over Dry Wash carry?
About 22,186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 48th Street over Dry Wash?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 48th Street over Dry Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.