US Bridges

Desert Camp DR over Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · S of E Thompson Peak Pkwy · Structure no. 11262

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert Camp DR over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Desert Camp DR over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDesert Camp DR
CrossesWash
LocationS of E Thompson Peak Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6726, -111.8834
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic660 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Desert Camp DR over Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desert Camp DR 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 Desert Camp DR over Wash carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Desert Camp DR over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Desert Camp DR over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.