US Bridges

Stetson Valley Pkw over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · S/O El Cortez Trail · Structure no. 11125

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,776
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stetson Valley Pkw over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stetson Valley Pkw over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,776 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,876 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStetson Valley Pkw
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS/O El Cortez Trail
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7177, -112.1708
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic7,776 (2015)
Projected traffic7,876 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stetson Valley Pkw over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stetson Valley Pkw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Stetson Valley Pkw over Dry Wash carry?

About 7,776 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stetson Valley Pkw over Dry Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stetson Valley Pkw over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.