US Bridges

SR 238 over Vekol Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 2.93 MI W JCT Maricopa RD · Structure no. 06889

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,361
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 238 over Vekol Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 238 over Vekol Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,361 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,358 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 238
CrossesVekol Wash
Location2.93 MI W JCT Maricopa RD
RouteState Highway 238
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.0768, -112.0943
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,361 (2020)
Projected traffic13,358 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 238 over Vekol Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 238 over Vekol 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR 238 over Vekol Wash carry?

About 6,361 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 238 over Vekol Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 238 over Vekol Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.