US Bridges

Sonoran Desert DR over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.28 MI W of North Valley · Structure no. 11340

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,252
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoran Desert DR over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sonoran Desert DR over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,252 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,262 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long.

CarriesSonoran Desert DR
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.28 MI W of North Valley
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7693, -112.1179
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic10,252 (2023)
Projected traffic10,262 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 Sonoran Desert DR over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonoran Desert DR over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sonoran Desert DR over Dry Wash carry?

About 10,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sonoran Desert DR over Dry Wash?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sonoran Desert DR over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.