US Bridges

Pathfinder DR over East Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Pathfinder DR W/O 46 Pl · Structure no. 10110

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,943
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pathfinder DR over East Wash is a concrete frame carrying Pathfinder DR over East 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 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 2,943 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,953 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPathfinder DR
CrossesEast Wash
LocationPathfinder DR W/O 46 Pl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6889, -111.9762
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,943 (2016)
Projected traffic2,953 by 2036
Trucks1%
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

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 Pathfinder DR over East Wash built?

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

What condition is Pathfinder DR over East 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pathfinder DR over East Wash carry?

About 2,943 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pathfinder DR over East Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pathfinder DR over East Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.