US Bridges

Bronco Butte Trail over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Wo 16th Ave · Structure no. 11168

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bronco Butte Trail over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Bronco Butte Trail over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 455 vehicles a day, projected to reach 465 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBronco Butte Trail
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWo 16th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7751, -112.0957
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2014)
Projected traffic465 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 Bronco Butte Trail over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bronco Butte Trail 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 Bronco Butte Trail over Dry Wash carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bronco Butte Trail over Dry Wash?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bronco Butte Trail over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.