US Bridges

Palo Brea Bend over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At JCT 91st ST · Structure no. 11324

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palo Brea Bend over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Palo Brea Bend over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

CarriesPalo Brea Bend
CrossesWash
LocationAt JCT 91st ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6469, -111.8853
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palo Brea Bend over Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palo Brea Bend 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Palo Brea Bend over Wash carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Palo Brea Bend over Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Palo Brea Bend over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.