US Bridges

Copperhead Trl over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Copperhead Trl E/O Gambit · Structure no. 11024

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,190
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copperhead Trl over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Copperhead Trl over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCopperhead Trl
CrossesDry Wash
LocationCopperhead Trl E/O Gambit
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.734, -112.0941
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Copperhead Trl over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copperhead Trl over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Copperhead Trl over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Copperhead Trl over Dry Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns Copperhead Trl over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.