US Bridges

Desert Willow Pwye over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · No Juana Ct · Structure no. 11151

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,965
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert Willow Pwye over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Desert Willow Pwye over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,975 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDesert Willow Pwye
CrossesDry Wash
LocationNo Juana Ct
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7453, -111.9715
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,965 (2014)
Projected traffic1,975 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Desert Willow Pwye over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desert Willow Pwye 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 2024.

How much traffic does Desert Willow Pwye over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,965 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Desert Willow Pwye over Dry Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Desert Willow Pwye over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.