US Bridges

41st Place over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.03 MI S of San Gabriel · Structure no. 08844

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

41st Place over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 41st Place over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries41st Place
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.03 MI S of San Gabriel
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3502, -111.9938
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2041
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 41st Place over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41st Place 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 41st Place over Dry Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 41st Place over Dry Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 41st Place over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.