US Bridges

El Mirage RD over Dysart Drain

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N/ Glendale Ave · Structure no. 09949

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,204
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Mirage RD over Dysart Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Mirage RD over Dysart Drain in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 7,204 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,214 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Mirage RD
CrossesDysart Drain
Location0.5 MI N/ Glendale Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.54361, -112.32413
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,204 (2020)
Projected traffic7,214 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 El Mirage RD over Dysart Drain built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Mirage RD over Dysart Drain 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 El Mirage RD over Dysart Drain carry?

About 7,204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is El Mirage RD over Dysart Drain?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns El Mirage RD over Dysart Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.