US Bridges

Golden Eagle Blvd over Bristol Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N of Palisades · Structure no. 10137

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,590
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Eagle Blvd over Bristol Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Golden Eagle Blvd over Bristol Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,590 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Eagle Blvd
CrossesBristol Wash
Location0.5 MI N of Palisades
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6194, -111.7388
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,590 (2020)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Golden Eagle Blvd over Bristol Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Eagle Blvd over Bristol 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Golden Eagle Blvd over Bristol Wash carry?

About 7,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Golden Eagle Blvd over Bristol Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Golden Eagle Blvd over Bristol Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.