US Bridges

117th Way over Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N JCT Mtn View RD · Structure no. 11220

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

117th Way over Wash is a steel culvert carrying 117th Way over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries117th Way
CrossesWash
Location0.2 MI N JCT Mtn View RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5777, -111.8271
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic3,010 (2022)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 117th Way over Wash built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 117th Way over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 117th Way over Wash carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 117th Way over Wash?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 117th Way over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.