US Bridges

Shea Blvd over Floodway

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Shea Blvd @ 64th ST · Structure no. 09367

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shea Blvd over Floodway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shea Blvd over Floodway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 69 years old, older 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 43,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,710 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShea Blvd
CrossesFloodway
LocationShea Blvd @ 64th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.58208, -111.94333
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,700 (2022)
Projected traffic43,710 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Shea Blvd over Floodway built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Shea Blvd over Floodway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Shea Blvd over Floodway carry?

About 43,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shea Blvd over Floodway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Shea Blvd over Floodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.