US Bridges

Westland DR over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · E of 85th ST · Structure no. 11289

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westland DR over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Westland DR over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestland DR
CrossesWash
LocationE of 85th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.792, -111.9143
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 inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2038
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 Westland DR over Wash built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westland 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Westland DR over Wash carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westland DR over Wash?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns Westland DR over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.