US Bridges

Old SR 87 over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.5 MI N of SR87JUNCTION · Structure no. 10521

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 87 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old SR 87 over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 87
CrossesWash
Location1.5 MI N of SR87JUNCTION
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.88153, -111.47545
Functional classRural 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Old SR 87 over Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 87 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 Old SR 87 over Wash carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Old SR 87 over Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old SR 87 over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.