US Bridges

Orangewood Ave over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Wo 22nd ST · Structure no. 11171

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orangewood Ave over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying Orangewood Ave over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 241 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrangewood Ave
CrossesDry Wash
LocationWo 22nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5455, -112.0351
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2014)
Projected traffic241 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 Orangewood Ave over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orangewood 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 Orangewood Ave over Dry Wash carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Orangewood Ave over Dry Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Orangewood Ave over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.