US Bridges

Dynamite Blvd over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Wo Pyramid Peak Pkwy · Structure no. 11149

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dynamite Blvd over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Dynamite Blvd 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDynamite Blvd
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWo Pyramid Peak Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7396, -112.1981
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Dynamite Blvd over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Dynamite Blvd 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dynamite Blvd over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dynamite Blvd over Dry Wash?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Dynamite Blvd over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.