US Bridges

Old US 80 over Luke Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 450 Ft SW of 331th Ave · Structure no. 10061

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 80 over Luke Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US 80 over Luke Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 80
CrossesLuke Wash
Location450 Ft SW of 331th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.32493, -112.76503
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2021)
Projected traffic579 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old US 80 over Luke Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 80 over Luke Wash 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 80 over Luke Wash carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old US 80 over Luke Wash?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 80 over Luke Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.