US Bridges

Cloud Road over Dry Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.42 MI E of North Valley · Structure no. 10880

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,988
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloud Road over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Cloud Road over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,988 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,998 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCloud Road
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.42 MI E of North Valley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8128, -112.1307
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,988 (2020)
Projected traffic3,998 by 2040
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cloud Road over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cloud 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Cloud Road over Dry Wash carry?

About 3,988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cloud Road over Dry Wash?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cloud Road over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.