US Bridges

Palmilla Drive over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 100 N Palm Valley Blvd · Structure no. 10573

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmilla Drive over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Palmilla Drive over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalmilla Drive
CrossesWash
Location100 N Palm Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.469, -112.349
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 inspectionMay 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Palmilla Drive over Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmilla Drive 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Palmilla Drive over Wash carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palmilla Drive over Wash?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Palmilla Drive over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.