US Bridges

Meridian RD over Bulldog Floodway

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.55 MI N/ Brown RD · Structure no. 07557

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Bulldog Floodway is a concrete slab carrying Meridian RD over Bulldog Floodway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesBulldog Floodway
Location0.55 MI N/ Brown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.44504, -111.58066
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating108.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2020)
Projected traffic3,140 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Meridian RD over Bulldog Floodway built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over Bulldog Floodway 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 Meridian RD over Bulldog Floodway carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Bulldog Floodway?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Bulldog Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.