US Bridges

Bell RD over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 91st St/Bell RD · Structure no. 11247

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell RD over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bell RD over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBell RD
CrossesWash
Location91st St/Bell RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6404, -111.8849
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,010 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bell RD over Wash built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell RD 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 Bell RD over Wash carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bell RD over Wash?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bell RD over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.