US Bridges

Bullard Road over Buckeye Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.8 MI S of Broadway RD · Structure no. 07566

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
744
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullard Road over Buckeye Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullard Road over Buckeye Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 744 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBullard Road
CrossesBuckeye Canal
Location0.8 MI S of Broadway RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3943, -112.3749
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2020)
Projected traffic754 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bullard Road over Buckeye Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullard Road over Buckeye Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Bullard Road over Buckeye Canal carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bullard Road over Buckeye Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bullard Road over Buckeye Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.