US Bridges

Dixileta DR over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · W/O North Valley Parkway · Structure no. 10601

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,246
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixileta DR over Dry Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dixileta DR over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 12,246 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,256 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDixileta DR
CrossesDry Wash
LocationW/O North Valley Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7568, -112.1216
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,246 (2020)
Projected traffic12,256 by 2040
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dixileta DR over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixileta DR 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 Dixileta DR over Dry Wash carry?

About 12,246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Dixileta DR over Dry Wash?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Dixileta DR over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.