US Bridges

El Mirage RD over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · N. of Camelback · Structure no. 10277

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,475
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Mirage RD over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying El Mirage RD 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 7,475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,485 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEl Mirage RD
CrossesDry Wash
LocationN. of Camelback
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5077, -112.3239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,475 (2019)
Projected traffic7,485 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 El Mirage RD over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is El Mirage RD 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 El Mirage RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 7,475 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is El Mirage RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns El Mirage RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.