Bush HWY over Salt River
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · At Blue Point-Salt River · Structure no. 09849
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 482 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,425
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bush HWY over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bush HWY over Salt River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 34 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 5,425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,435 by 2040. The structure is 482 ft (146.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bush HWY over Salt River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Bush HWY over Salt River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bush HWY over Salt River carry?
About 5,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bush HWY over Salt River?
The structure is 482 ft (146.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Bush HWY over Salt River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.