US Bridges

Thundrbrd Rd. over Indian Bend Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E of SR 51 · Structure no. 07031

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,588
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thundrbrd Rd. over Indian Bend Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Thundrbrd Rd. over Indian Bend Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 24,588 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,598 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThundrbrd Rd.
CrossesIndian Bend Wash
Location0.1 MI E of SR 51
RouteState Highway 51
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6119, -112.0089
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,588 (2017)
Projected traffic24,598 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Thundrbrd Rd. over Indian Bend Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thundrbrd Rd. over Indian Bend 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 Thundrbrd Rd. over Indian Bend Wash carry?

About 24,588 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thundrbrd Rd. over Indian Bend Wash?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Thundrbrd Rd. over Indian Bend Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.