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61st DR over Dry Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 61st DR & Questa DR · Structure no. 10187

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

61st DR over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying 61st DR over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries61st DR
CrossesDry Wash
Location61st DR & Questa DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7067, -112.1932
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 61st DR over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61st DR 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 61st DR over Dry Wash carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 61st DR over Dry Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns 61st DR over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.