US Bridges

Whitman Drive over Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI E/Gavilanpeakpkwy · Structure no. 10369

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,824
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitman Drive over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Whitman Drive over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,824 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,834 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitman Drive
CrossesWash
Location0.2 MI E/Gavilanpeakpkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8568, -112.13422
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 36 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating102.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,824 (2021)
Projected traffic1,834 by 2041
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

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 Whitman Drive over Wash built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitman Drive over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Whitman Drive over Wash carry?

About 1,824 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Whitman Drive over Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Whitman Drive over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.