US Bridges

17th ST over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · S of Cielo Grande Ave · Structure no. 11507

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,358
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th ST over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 17th ST over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,368 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Carries17th ST
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS of Cielo Grande Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6938, -112.0452
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2015)
Projected traffic1,368 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 17th ST over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th 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 2024.

How much traffic does 17th ST over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 17th ST over Dry Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns 17th ST over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.