US Bridges

Chaparral Road over Indian Bend Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.02 MI W of Hayden RD · Structure no. 09652

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaparral Road over Indian Bend Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chaparral Road over Indian Bend Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,110 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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CarriesChaparral Road
CrossesIndian Bend Wash
Location0.02 MI W of Hayden RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5094, -111.9094
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
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 (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2022)
Projected traffic17,110 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Chaparral Road over Indian Bend Wash built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaparral 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 Chaparral Road over Indian Bend Wash carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chaparral 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 Chaparral Road over Indian Bend Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.