US Bridges

Cactus Road over Indian Bend Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.15 MI E of 40th Street · Structure no. 09702

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
57,843
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Road over Indian Bend Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cactus 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 5 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 57,843 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,853 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCactus Road
CrossesIndian Bend Wash
Location0.15 MI E of 40th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5973, -111.9932
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,843 (2022)
Projected traffic57,853 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cactus Road over Indian Bend Wash built?

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

What condition is Cactus 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 2023.

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

About 57,843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Road over Indian Bend Wash?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Road over Indian Bend Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.