US Bridges

43rd Way over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 43rd Way N/O Ramuda · Structure no. 10198

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,441
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd Way over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 43rd Way over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,441 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,451 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries43rd Way
CrossesDry Wash
Location43rd Way N/O Ramuda
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7209, -111.9902
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2015)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 43rd Way over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43rd Way 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 43rd Way over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is 43rd Way over Dry Wash?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 43rd Way over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.