US Bridges

44th Street over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · North of Capistrano Ave · Structure no. 08769

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,102
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Street over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 44th 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 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 2,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,102 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries44th Street
CrossesDry Wash
LocationNorth of Capistrano Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3528, -111.9888
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,102 (2002)
Projected traffic3,102 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 44th Street over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is 44th Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 44th Street over Dry Wash carry?

About 2,102 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 44th Street over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Street over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.