US Bridges

44th Street over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · N of Knox Golf Course SE · Structure no. 08770

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,191
2009 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 1978 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 8,191 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries44th Street
CrossesDry Wash
LocationN of Knox Golf Course SE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3296, -111.9885
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,191 (2009)
Projected traffic9,000 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 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is 44th 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 2023.

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

About 8,191 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 44th Street over Dry Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Street over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.