US Bridges

Scottsdale RD over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.13 MI S. of Westland RD · Structure no. 11286

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsdale RD over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Scottsdale 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,410 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScottsdale RD
CrossesWash
Location0.13 MI S. of Westland RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7901, -111.9259
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2021
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic20,400 (2018)
Projected traffic20,410 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottsdale RD over Wash built?

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

What condition is Scottsdale 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Scottsdale RD over Wash carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scottsdale RD over Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Scottsdale RD over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.