US Bridges

El Mirage RD over Twin Buttes Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · W of Vistancia Blvd · Structure no. 11692

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Mirage RD over Twin Buttes Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying El Mirage RD over Twin Buttes 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Mirage RD
CrossesTwin Buttes Wash
LocationW of Vistancia Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7333, -112.3202
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 El Mirage RD over Twin Buttes Wash built?

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

What condition is El Mirage RD over Twin Buttes 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does El Mirage RD over Twin Buttes Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is El Mirage RD over Twin Buttes Wash?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns El Mirage RD over Twin Buttes Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.