US Bridges

North Foothills DR over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 200 Ft E/O N Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 10650

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Foothills DR over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying North Foothills DR over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Foothills DR
CrossesDry Wash
Location200 Ft E/O N Valley Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7731, -112.1105
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2007)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Foothills DR over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Foothills 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does North Foothills DR over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Foothills DR over Dry Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns North Foothills DR over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.