US Bridges

Memorial Drive over Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E/Gavilan Pk Pkwy · Structure no. 10386

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,808
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Drive over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Memorial Drive over 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 3,808 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,818 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Drive
CrossesWash
Location0.3 MI E/Gavilan Pk Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.85215, -112.1333
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,808 (2023)
Projected traffic3,818 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

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 Memorial Drive over Wash built?

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

What condition is Memorial 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 Memorial Drive over Wash carry?

About 3,808 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Memorial Drive over Wash?

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

Who owns Memorial Drive over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.