US Bridges

Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.9 Mi. from Paloma Pkwy · Structure no. 10978

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,271
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sonoran Desert Dr. 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 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 7,271 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesSonoran Desert Dr.
CrossesDry Wash
Location3.9 Mi. from Paloma Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.763, -112.0441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,271 (2023)
Projected traffic7,281 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Sonoran Desert Dr. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash carry?

About 7,271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.