US Bridges

48th Street over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.17 MI N of Elliot Road · Structure no. 08768

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,004
2021 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 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 5 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 25,004 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,014 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries48th Street
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.17 MI N of Elliot Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3513, -111.9804
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,004 (2021)
Projected traffic25,014 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 48th Street over Dry Wash built?

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

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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 48th Street over Dry Wash carry?

About 25,004 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 48th Street over Dry Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns 48th Street over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.