US Bridges

I 10 over Bullard Ave Op

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 21.5 MI W JCT I 10/I 17 · Structure no. 01717

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151,675
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Bullard Ave Op is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 10 over Bullard Ave Op in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 47 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 151,675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,685 by 2039. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 205 ft wide.

CarriesI 10
CrossesBullard Ave Op
Location21.5 MI W JCT I 10/I 17
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4604, -112.3758
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.4 m)
Roadway width199 ft (60.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,675 (2019)
Projected traffic151,685 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10 over Bullard Ave Op built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I 10 over Bullard Ave Op 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over Bullard Ave Op carry?

About 151,675 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Bullard Ave Op?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over Bullard Ave Op?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.