US Bridges

49th Lane over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · N/O Parsons RD · Structure no. 11126

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

49th Lane over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 49th Lane over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries49th Lane
CrossesDry Wash
LocationN/O Parsons RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7203, -112.1677
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 49th Lane over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49th Lane 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 49th Lane over Dry Wash carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is 49th Lane over Dry Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 49th Lane over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.