US Bridges

Saguaro Blvd. over Cereus Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 340 S/Shea Blvd · Structure no. 10141

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,848
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saguaro Blvd. over Cereus Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Saguaro Blvd. over Cereus Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,848 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,858 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSaguaro Blvd.
CrossesCereus Wash
Location340 S/Shea Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5725, -111.715
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,848 (2020)
Projected traffic2,858 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Saguaro Blvd. over Cereus Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saguaro Blvd. over Cereus 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 Saguaro Blvd. over Cereus Wash carry?

About 2,848 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Saguaro Blvd. over Cereus Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Saguaro Blvd. over Cereus Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.