US Bridges

I-10 over Bullard Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 22.1 MI W JCT I 10/I 17 · Structure no. 02084

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156,996
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 over Bullard Wash is a concrete slab carrying I-10 over Bullard Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 156,996 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,006 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 253 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10
CrossesBullard Wash
Location22.1 MI W JCT I 10/I 17
RouteInterstate 10
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.46127, -112.38427
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width253 ft (77.1 m)
Roadway width247 ft (75.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156,996 (2021)
Projected traffic157,006 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 over Bullard Wash built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 over Bullard 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 over Bullard Wash carry?

About 156,996 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-10 over Bullard Wash?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 253 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 over Bullard Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.