US Bridges

North Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · West of Norterra Parkway · Structure no. 10598

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,547
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying North Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,557 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Valley Pkwy
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWest of Norterra Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7414, -112.1072
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,547 (2019)
Projected traffic9,557 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 North Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Valley Pkwy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does North Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash carry?

About 9,547 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns North Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.