US Bridges

Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Ellswth RD at Empire Blvd · Structure no. 09138

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,010
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,020 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEllsworth RD
CrossesSonoqui Wash
LocationEllswth RD at Empire Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.20506, -111.63447
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,010 (2023)
Projected traffic12,020 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash carry?

About 12,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.