US Bridges

144th St-Rio Verde over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.8 MI N/ Rio Verde · Structure no. 10555

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,353
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th St-Rio Verde over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 144th St-Rio Verde over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,363 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries144th St-Rio Verde
CrossesWash
Location0.8 MI N/ Rio Verde
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.75256, -111.76965
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic2,353 (2023)
Projected traffic2,363 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 144th St-Rio Verde over Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 144th St-Rio Verde 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 144th St-Rio Verde over Wash carry?

About 2,353 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 144th St-Rio Verde over Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 144th St-Rio Verde over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.