US Bridges

105th Street over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.13 MI S of Mcdowell Mtn · Structure no. 10078

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,325
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

105th Street over Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 105th Street over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,335 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries105th Street
CrossesWash
Location0.13 MI S of Mcdowell Mtn
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6263, -111.854
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,325 (2024)
Projected traffic5,335 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 105th Street over Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 105th Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 105th Street over Wash carry?

About 5,325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 105th Street over Wash?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 105th Street over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.