US Bridges

299th Ave over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.33 Mi/N of Patton RD · Structure no. 11721

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

299th Ave over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 299th Ave over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries299th Ave
CrossesWash
Location0.33 Mi/N of Patton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7435, -112.7074
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2021)
Projected traffic711 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 299th Ave over Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 299th Ave over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 299th Ave over Wash carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 299th Ave over Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 299th Ave over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.