US Bridges

W. East Wind Ave over Lum Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 300FT NE of Wester Dr. · Structure no. 11480

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. East Wind Ave over Lum Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W. East Wind Ave over Lum Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW. East Wind Ave
CrossesLum Wash
Location300FT NE of Wester Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3286, -112.4456
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 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 traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 W. East Wind Ave over Lum Wash built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. East Wind Ave over Lum 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W. East Wind Ave over Lum Wash carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W. East Wind Ave over Lum Wash?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W. East Wind Ave over Lum Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.