US Bridges

Palo Brea Bend over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 300 Ft W JCT 94th ST · Structure no. 11325

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPalo Brea Bend
CrossesWash
Location300 Ft W JCT 94th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6458, -111.8795
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 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 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 21 ft (6.4 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.