US Bridges

Camelback Road over Indian Bend Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.02 MI W of Hayden RD · Structure no. 09582

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camelback Road over Indian Bend Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camelback Road over Indian Bend Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 20,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,710 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamelback Road
CrossesIndian Bend Wash
Location0.02 MI W of Hayden RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5022, -111.9094
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,700 (2022)
Projected traffic20,710 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camelback Road over Indian Bend Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camelback Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Camelback Road over Indian Bend Wash carry?

About 20,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camelback Road over Indian Bend Wash?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Camelback Road over Indian Bend Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.