US Bridges

Briles DR over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Briles DR E/O 42 ST · Structure no. 10199

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,441
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briles DR over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Briles DR 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 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBriles DR
CrossesDry Wash
LocationBriles DR E/O 42 ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7237, -111.9915
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2023)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2042
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 Briles DR over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Briles 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 Briles DR over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Briles DR over Dry Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Briles DR over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.