US Bridges

Shea Blvd over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI E JCT 130th ST · Structure no. 09658

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shea Blvd over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shea Blvd over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,110 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesShea Blvd
CrossesWash
Location0.4 MI E JCT 130th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5824, -111.794
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,100 (2020)
Projected traffic34,110 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shea Blvd over Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shea Blvd over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does Shea Blvd over Wash carry?

About 34,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shea Blvd over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shea Blvd over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.