US Bridges

Adam Ave over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.15 MI E JCT 95th Ave · Structure no. 10886

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adam Ave over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Adam Ave 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAdam Ave
CrossesWash
Location0.15 MI E JCT 95th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6785, -112.261
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic510 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Adam Ave over Wash built?

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

What condition is Adam Ave over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Adam Ave over Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Adam Ave over Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Adam Ave over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.