US Bridges

Scottsdale Road over Wash Crossing

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · S@scottsdalerd&silverston · Structure no. 11677

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsdale Road over Wash Crossing is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scottsdale Road over Wash Crossing in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScottsdale Road
CrossesWash Crossing
LocationS@scottsdalerd&silverston
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6951, -111.9253
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2024)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Scottsdale Road over Wash Crossing built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scottsdale Road over Wash Crossing 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Scottsdale Road over Wash Crossing carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scottsdale Road over Wash Crossing?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsdale Road over Wash Crossing?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.