US Bridges

Ivory Drive over Caliente Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 200 S of Del Ray DR · Structure no. 10145

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivory Drive over Caliente Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ivory Drive over Caliente 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIvory Drive
CrossesCaliente Wash
Location200 S of Del Ray DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6252, -111.7166
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ivory Drive over Caliente Wash built?

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

What condition is Ivory Drive over Caliente 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 Ivory Drive over Caliente Wash carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ivory Drive over Caliente Wash?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ivory Drive over Caliente Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.