US Bridges

50th Street over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.26 MI N of Chandler Blv · Structure no. 11653

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

50th Street over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 50th Street over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries50th Street
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.26 MI N of Chandler Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.309, -111.976
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,010 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 50th Street over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50th Street 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does 50th Street over Dry Wash carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 50th Street over Dry Wash?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns 50th Street over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.