US Bridges

Tether Trail over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.04 MI W of 56th Lane · Structure no. 11196

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tether Trail over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tether 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTether Trail
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.04 MI W of 56th Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7237, -112.1821
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
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 Tether Trail over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Tether Trail 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 2021.

How much traffic does Tether Trail over Dry Wash carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tether Trail over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tether Trail over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.