US Bridges

Lone Cactus Drive over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.05 MI W of 38th Way · Structure no. 11357

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
919
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Cactus Drive over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lone Cactus Drive 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 919 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLone Cactus Drive
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.05 MI W of 38th Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6825, -111.9955
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2015)
Projected traffic929 by 2035
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 Lone Cactus Drive over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Lone Cactus Drive over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Lone Cactus Drive over Dry Wash carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lone Cactus Drive over Dry Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Cactus Drive over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.