US Bridges

23 St. over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · .10 MI N/O Electra Ln. · Structure no. 11356

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23 St. over Dry Wash is a concrete culvert carrying 23 St. over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries23 St.
CrossesDry Wash
Location.10 MI N/O Electra Ln.
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7, -112.0333
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 23 St. over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23 St. 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 2022.

How much traffic does 23 St. over Dry Wash carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 23 St. over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 23 St. over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.