US Bridges

Mckellips Road over Granite Reef Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.6 MI W/ SR 101 · Structure no. 10105

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,942
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckellips Road over Granite Reef Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mckellips Road over Granite Reef 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 21,942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,952 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMckellips Road
CrossesGranite Reef Wash
Location0.6 MI W/ SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.45132, -111.90058
Functional classUrban Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 36 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,942 (2020)
Projected traffic21,952 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mckellips Road over Granite Reef Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckellips Road over Granite Reef 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mckellips Road over Granite Reef Wash carry?

About 21,942 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mckellips Road over Granite Reef Wash?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Mckellips Road over Granite Reef Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.