US Bridges

N. Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · S of W. Cloud Road · Structure no. 11509

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N. Valley Pkwy 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 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN. Valley Pkwy
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS of W. Cloud Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8088, -112.1369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2022)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 N. Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is N. Valley Pkwy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N. Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns N. Valley Pkwy over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.