US Bridges

96th Street over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.15 MI N/ Broadway RD · Structure no. 10444

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,318
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th Street over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 96th Street over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,328 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries96th Street
CrossesWash
Location0.15 MI N/ Broadway RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.40996, -111.62407
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,318 (2022)
Projected traffic4,328 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 96th Street over Wash built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th Street 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 96th Street over Wash carry?

About 4,318 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 96th Street over Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 96th Street over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.