US Bridges

Anthem Way over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.89 MI Se/ Daisy Mtn DR · Structure no. 10551

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anthem Way over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Anthem Way over 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 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAnthem Way
CrossesWash
Location0.89 MI Se/ Daisy Mtn DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.85093, -112.10108
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,190 (2020)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Anthem Way over Wash built?

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

What condition is Anthem Way 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 Anthem Way over Wash carry?

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Anthem Way over Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Anthem Way over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.