US Bridges

51st Ave over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · No Magellan DR · Structure no. 11170

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

51st Ave over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 51st Ave over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries51st Ave
CrossesDry Wash
LocationNo Magellan DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8775, -112.1695
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
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 51st Ave over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 51st Ave over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 51st Ave over Dry Wash carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 51st Ave over Dry Wash?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 51st Ave over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.