US Bridges

Tatum Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.04 MI N of Cholla ST · Structure no. 09599

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31,074
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tatum Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tatum Boulevard 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 31,074 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,081 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTatum Boulevard
CrossesIndian Bend Wash
Location0.04 MI N of Cholla ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5904, -111.9779
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,074 (2022)
Projected traffic31,081 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tatum Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash built?

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

What condition is Tatum Boulevard 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tatum Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash carry?

About 31,074 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tatum Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Tatum Boulevard over Indian Bend Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.