US Bridges

144th St-Rio Verde over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI N/ Dixileta DR · Structure no. 10556

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 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 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,363 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 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
Location0.25 MI N/ Dixileta DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.75936, -111.76976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 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 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 144th St-Rio Verde over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.