US Bridges

Bush HWY over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.5 MI E/ Usery Pass · Structure no. 11496

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,434
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush HWY over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Bush HWY over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,444 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesBush HWY
CrossesWash
Location4.5 MI E/ Usery Pass
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.56016, -111.53931
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,434 (2020)
Projected traffic4,444 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Bush HWY over Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush HWY over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bush HWY over Wash carry?

About 4,434 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bush HWY over Wash?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Bush HWY over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.