US Bridges

Bullard Ave over Gila River

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1 MI S. Broadway · Structure no. 09762

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,813 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,840
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullard Ave over Gila River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullard Ave over Gila River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2042. The structure is 1,813 ft (552.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBullard Ave
CrossesGila River
Location1 MI S. Broadway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3871, -112.3764
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,813 ft (552.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,840 (2022)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bullard Ave over Gila River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullard Ave over Gila River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bullard Ave over Gila River carry?

About 4,840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bullard Ave over Gila River?

The structure is 1,813 ft (552.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bullard Ave over Gila River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.