US Bridges

Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.6 MI W of Cave Creek RD · Structure no. 10985

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSonoran Desert Dr.
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.6 MI W of Cave Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7401, -112.0126
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 2011, making it 14 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 2022.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.