US Bridges

Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash East Branch

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 100 Ft S Riggs RD · Structure no. 11107

Built
2011
14 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,010
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash East Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash East Branch in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2011 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 12,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,020 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEllsworth RD
CrossesSonoqui Wash East Branch
Location100 Ft S Riggs RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.21917, -111.63444
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,010 (2023)
Projected traffic12,020 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash East Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash East Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash East Branch carry?

About 12,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash East Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ellsworth RD over Sonoqui Wash East Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.