US Bridges

Thompson Peak Pkwy over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1000 S of Windgate Pass · Structure no. 11259

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Peak Pkwy over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Thompson Peak Pkwy over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,310 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThompson Peak Pkwy
CrossesWash
Location1000 S of Windgate Pass
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6692, -111.8639
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2018)
Projected traffic14,310 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Thompson Peak Pkwy over Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Peak Pkwy 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 Thompson Peak Pkwy over Wash carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Peak Pkwy over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Thompson Peak Pkwy over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.