US Bridges

43rd Avenue over Scatter Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.28 MI S of Beardsley · Structure no. 10350

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,825
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

43rd Avenue over Scatter Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 43rd Avenue over Scatter Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,835 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries43rd Avenue
CrossesScatter Wash
Location0.28 MI S of Beardsley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6651, -112.152
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,825 (2020)
Projected traffic5,835 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 43rd Avenue over Scatter Wash built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43rd Avenue over Scatter 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 2021.

How much traffic does 43rd Avenue over Scatter Wash carry?

About 5,825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 43rd Avenue over Scatter Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 43rd Avenue over Scatter Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.