US Bridges

Carpenter Drive over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.07 MI E of 51st Ave · Structure no. 10883

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter Drive over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Carpenter Drive 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpenter Drive
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.07 MI E of 51st Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8804, -112.1683
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 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 rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic510 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 Carpenter Drive over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Carpenter Drive 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 Carpenter Drive over Dry Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter Drive over Dry Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Carpenter Drive over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.