US Bridges

Panorama Drive over Colony Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · On Panorama W/Teal DR · Structure no. 10132

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,273
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panorama Drive over Colony Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Panorama Drive over Colony 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 2,273 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,283 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPanorama Drive
CrossesColony Wash
LocationOn Panorama W/Teal DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.597, -111.7107
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,273 (2020)
Projected traffic2,283 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Panorama Drive over Colony Wash built?

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

What condition is Panorama Drive over Colony 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 2022.

How much traffic does Panorama Drive over Colony Wash carry?

About 2,273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Panorama Drive over Colony Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Panorama Drive over Colony Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.