US Bridges

Clara LN over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 200 W JCT 88th LN · Structure no. 10884

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clara LN over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Clara LN over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClara LN
CrossesWash
Location200 W JCT 88th LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6698, -112.2507
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clara LN over Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clara LN over 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Clara LN over Wash carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clara LN over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Clara LN over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.