US Bridges

Center Street over Wittmann Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.16 MI Ne/ Grand Ave · Structure no. 11467

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,195
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Wittmann Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Center Street over Wittmann Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesWittmann Wash
Location0.16 MI Ne/ Grand Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.78026, -112.52726
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,195 (2023)
Projected traffic3,205 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Center Street over Wittmann Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Street over Wittmann 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Center Street over Wittmann Wash carry?

About 3,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over Wittmann Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Wittmann Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.