US Bridges

56th Street over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.33 MI N of Lone Mountai · Structure no. 10420

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,330
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

56th Street over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying 56th Street over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,340 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries56th Street
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.33 MI N of Lone Mountai
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.775, -111.9608
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic6,330 (2022)
Projected traffic6,340 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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

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 56th Street over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 56th Street 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 56th Street over Dry Wash carry?

About 6,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 56th Street over Dry Wash?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 56th Street over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.