US Bridges

Curry RD over Indian Bend Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E of Hayden Road · Structure no. 09371

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,913
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curry RD over Indian Bend Wash is a concrete continuous frame carrying Curry RD over Indian Bend Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,913 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,923 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCurry RD
CrossesIndian Bend Wash
Location0.3 MI E of Hayden Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4404, -111.9157
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,913 (2023)
Projected traffic11,923 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Curry RD over Indian Bend Wash built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curry RD over Indian Bend Wash 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Curry RD over Indian Bend Wash carry?

About 11,913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Curry RD over Indian Bend Wash?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Curry RD over Indian Bend Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.