US Bridges

Dynamite Bl over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 600 E of 91st · Structure no. 11277

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,620
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dynamite Bl over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dynamite Bl over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,630 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDynamite Bl
CrossesWash
Location600 E of 91st
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7414, -111.883
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,620 (2025)
Projected traffic15,630 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Dynamite Bl over Wash built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dynamite Bl 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 Dynamite Bl over Wash carry?

About 15,620 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dynamite Bl over Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns Dynamite Bl over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.