US Bridges

Ranger DR over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Ranger DR E/O 53rd ST · Structure no. 10193

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranger DR over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ranger DR over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,010 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRanger DR
CrossesDry Wash
LocationRanger DR E/O 53rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.692, -111.962
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ranger DR over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ranger 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ranger DR over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ranger DR over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ranger DR over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.