US Bridges

Dove Valley Road over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W of Paloma Pkwy · Structure no. 10976

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Valley Road over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dove Valley Road over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,101 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesDove Valley Road
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.3 MI W of Paloma Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7838, -112.1043
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2013)
Projected traffic3,101 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dove Valley Road over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dove Valley 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 2022.

How much traffic does Dove Valley Road over Dry Wash carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dove Valley Road over Dry Wash?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Dove Valley Road over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.