US Bridges

Morrow DR over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Eo 8th Pl · Structure no. 11172

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrow DR over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Morrow DR over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorrow DR
CrossesDry Wash
LocationEo 8th Pl
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6576, -112.0614
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic560 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 Morrow DR over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrow DR 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 Morrow DR over Dry Wash carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morrow DR over Dry Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Morrow DR over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.