US Bridges

Van Buren ST over Dickey Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1 MI W/ 339th Ave · Structure no. 08882

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren ST over Dickey Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Van Buren ST over Dickey Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 905 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren ST
CrossesDickey Wash
Location1 MI W/ 339th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.45008, -112.79794
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2020)
Projected traffic905 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Buren ST over Dickey Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren ST over Dickey 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Van Buren ST over Dickey Wash carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren ST over Dickey Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren ST over Dickey Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.