US Bridges

Fountain Hills Blv over Ashbrook Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1000 N/Palisades Blvd · Structure no. 10134

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,181
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Hills Blv over Ashbrook Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fountain Hills Blv over Ashbrook 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 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 8,181 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,191 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFountain Hills Blv
CrossesAshbrook Wash
Location1000 N/Palisades Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6139, -111.7274
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,181 (2020)
Projected traffic8,191 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Fountain Hills Blv over Ashbrook Wash built?

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

What condition is Fountain Hills Blv over Ashbrook 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 Fountain Hills Blv over Ashbrook Wash carry?

About 8,181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fountain Hills Blv over Ashbrook Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fountain Hills Blv over Ashbrook Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.