US Bridges

Foothill DR over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · @ JCT W/ 83rd Ave · Structure no. 10897

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill DR over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Foothill DR over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFoothill DR
CrossesWash
Location@ JCT W/ 83rd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.68722, -112.23742
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic530 by 2042
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 Foothill DR over Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill DR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Foothill DR over Wash carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Foothill DR over Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill DR over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.