US Bridges

Desert Sky RD over Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 100 E JCT Stone Crk · Structure no. 11392

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert Sky RD over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Desert Sky RD over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDesert Sky RD
CrossesWash
Location100 E JCT Stone Crk
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.17817, -111.5785
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2020)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Desert Sky RD over Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desert Sky RD 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Desert Sky RD over Wash carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Desert Sky RD over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Desert Sky RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.