US Bridges

Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 5.9 MI S/O Paloma Pkwy · Structure no. 11018

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2014 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSonoran Desert Dr.
CrossesDry Wash
Location5.9 MI S/O Paloma Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7551, -112.0138
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2014)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 2022.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sonoran Desert Dr. over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.