Carefree Highway over Wash
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · W/ 16th Street · Structure no. 10158
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,073
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carefree Highway over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Carefree Highway over 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 18,073 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,083 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carefree Highway over Wash built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carefree Highway over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Carefree Highway over Wash carry?
About 18,073 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Carefree Highway over Wash?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Carefree Highway over Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.