US Bridges

Citrus Road over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · N/ Northern Ave · Structure no. 10229

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,863
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Citrus Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Citrus Road over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,863 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,873 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCitrus Road
CrossesWash
LocationN/ Northern Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.55178, -112.4443
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,863 (2019)
Projected traffic5,873 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Citrus Road over Wash built?

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

What condition is Citrus Road over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Citrus Road over Wash carry?

About 5,863 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Citrus Road over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Citrus Road over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.