US Bridges

Power Road over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 250 N JCT Pecos RD · Structure no. 09897

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,247
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Power Road over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 27,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,257 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Road
CrossesWash
Location250 N JCT Pecos RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.29167, -111.68889
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,247 (2022)
Projected traffic27,257 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
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 Power Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Power Road over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Power Road over Wash carry?

About 27,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Power Road over Wash?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Power Road over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.