US Bridges

35th Ave over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 35 Av S/O Pinnacle Vista · Structure no. 10534

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Ave over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying 35th Ave over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries35th Ave
CrossesDry Wash
Location35 Av S/O Pinnacle Vista
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7288, -112.1343
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 inspectionNovember 2020
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th Ave over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35th Ave 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does 35th Ave over Dry Wash carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 35th Ave over Dry Wash?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Ave over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.