US Bridges

Opportunity Way over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.10 MI W of Vision Way · Structure no. 10656

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opportunity Way over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Opportunity Way 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 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOpportunity Way
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.10 MI W of Vision Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8651, -112.1521
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2010)
Projected traffic1,267 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Opportunity Way over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Opportunity Way over Dry 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Opportunity Way over Dry Wash carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Opportunity Way over Dry Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Opportunity Way over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.