Northern Avenue over Dry Wash
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · W of 12th ST · Structure no. 09703
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,200
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Avenue over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Northern Avenue over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 41,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,700 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern Avenue over Dry Wash built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northern Avenue over Dry 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 2021.
How much traffic does Northern Avenue over Dry Wash carry?
About 41,200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Northern Avenue over Dry Wash?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Avenue over Dry Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.