Shea Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash
PoorMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.52 MI E of 52nd Street · Structure no. 09476
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,601
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shea Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shea Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 37,601 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,611 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shea Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shea Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Shea Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash carry?
About 37,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shea Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Shea Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.