US Bridges

Shea Blvd over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT 124th ST · Structure no. 09835

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40,701
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 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 40,701 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,711 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesShea Blvd
CrossesWash
Location0.3 MI E JCT 124th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5824, -111.8083
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic40,701 (2020)
Projected traffic40,711 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shea Blvd over Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 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 40,701 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shea Blvd over Wash?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 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.