US Bridges

Liberty Lane over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.8 MI E of 17th Avenue · Structure no. 10095

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,619
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Lane over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Liberty Lane over Dry 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 2,619 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Lane
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.8 MI E of 17th Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2925, -112.0853
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,619 (2021)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

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 Liberty Lane over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Liberty Lane over Dry 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Liberty Lane over Dry Wash carry?

About 2,619 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Lane over Dry Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Lane over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.