US Bridges

16th Street over Dreamy Draw Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 16th ST S of Northern Ave · Structure no. 09194

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,253
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Street over Dreamy Draw Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 16th Street over Dreamy Draw Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 22,253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,263 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries16th Street
CrossesDreamy Draw Wash
Location16th ST S of Northern Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5536, -112.0481
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2020
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,253 (2019)
Projected traffic22,263 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th Street over Dreamy Draw Wash built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th Street over Dreamy Draw 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 October 2020.

How much traffic does 16th Street over Dreamy Draw Wash carry?

About 22,253 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 16th Street over Dreamy Draw Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Street over Dreamy Draw Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.