US Bridges

Mayo Blvd over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Mayo Blvd E/O 56th ST · Structure no. 10157

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,963
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayo Blvd over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying Mayo Blvd over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,963 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,973 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMayo Blvd
CrossesDry Wash
LocationMayo Blvd E/O 56th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6599, -111.95
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,963 (2019)
Projected traffic13,973 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mayo Blvd over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayo Blvd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mayo Blvd over Dry Wash carry?

About 13,963 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mayo Blvd over Dry Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Mayo Blvd over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.