US Bridges

Old W HWY - EB over Weekes Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 1.2 MI E JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 07905

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,947
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old W HWY - EB over Weekes Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old W HWY - EB over Weekes Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,947 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,957 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld W HWY - EB
CrossesWeekes Wash
Location1.2 MI E JCT SR 88
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4045, -111.532
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,947 (2019)
Projected traffic6,957 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Old W HWY - EB over Weekes Wash built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Old W HWY - EB over Weekes Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Old W HWY - EB over Weekes Wash carry?

About 6,947 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Old W HWY - EB over Weekes Wash?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Old W HWY - EB over Weekes Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.