US Bridges

Northern Avenue over Beardsley Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.53 MI W/ Perryville RD · Structure no. 10780

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Northern Avenue over Beardsley Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Northern Avenue over Beardsley 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesNorthern Avenue
CrossesBeardsley Wash
Location0.53 MI W/ Perryville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.55159, -112.47084
Functional classUrban Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 36 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byCounty 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 Northern Avenue over Beardsley Wash built?

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

What condition is Northern Avenue over Beardsley 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 Northern Avenue over Beardsley Wash carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Northern Avenue over Beardsley Wash?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Northern Avenue over Beardsley Wash?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad) and maintained by the County Highway Agency.