US Bridges

Pershing Avenue over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 92nd ST & Sweetwater Av · Structure no. 11231

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pershing Avenue over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pershing Avenue over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPershing Avenue
CrossesWash
Location92nd ST & Sweetwater Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.61111, -111.88333
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic510 by 2037
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 Pershing Avenue over Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pershing Avenue 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 2025.

How much traffic does Pershing Avenue over Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Pershing Avenue over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pershing Avenue over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.