US Bridges

Westland Road over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Westland W/O 26th Ave · Structure no. 10657

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westland Road over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Westland Road 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWestland Road
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWestland W/O 26th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.791, -112.1163
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Westland Road over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Westland Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does Westland Road over Dry Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westland Road over Dry Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Westland Road over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.