US Bridges

Acoma Drive over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.24 MI E of 40th Street · Structure no. 11197

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acoma Drive over Dry Wash is a steel culvert carrying Acoma Drive over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAcoma Drive
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.24 MI E of 40th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6191, -111.9919
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic709 (2015)
Projected traffic719 by 2035
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 Acoma Drive over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acoma Drive 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 Acoma Drive over Dry Wash carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Acoma Drive over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Acoma Drive over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.