US Bridges

Dysart RD over Dysart Drain

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N JCT Glendale Ave · Structure no. 10000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,710
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dysart RD over Dysart Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dysart 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDysart RD
CrossesDysart Drain
Location0.5 MI N JCT Glendale Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5437, -112.3413
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,710 (2024)
Projected traffic9,720 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dysart RD over Dysart Drain built?

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

What condition is Dysart RD over Dysart Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Dysart RD over Dysart Drain carry?

About 9,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dysart RD over Dysart Drain?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Dysart RD over Dysart Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.