US Bridges

Desert Glen Drive over Wash

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Pinal County, Arizona · 0.01 MI E of Stone Creek · Structure no. 11519

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert Glen Drive over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Desert Glen Drive over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDesert Glen Drive
CrossesWash
Location0.01 MI E of Stone Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.18943, -111.57755
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Glen Drive over Wash built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desert Glen Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Desert Glen Drive over Wash carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Desert Glen Drive over Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Desert Glen Drive over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.