US Bridges

Moura Drive over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.05 MI W of 25th DR · Structure no. 11657

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moura Drive over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Moura Drive over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoura Drive
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.05 MI W of 25th DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7626, -112.1143
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 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 rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Moura Drive over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moura Drive 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 Moura Drive over Dry Wash carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moura Drive over Dry Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Moura Drive over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.