US Bridges

Desert Ridge DR over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · E of N Legend Trial Pkwy · Structure no. 11295

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert Ridge DR over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Desert Ridge DR over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long.

CarriesDesert Ridge DR
CrossesWash
LocationE of N Legend Trial Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8, -111.87778
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic210 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Desert Ridge DR over Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Desert Ridge DR over Wash?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Desert Ridge DR over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.