US Bridges

Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Tatum S/O Prickly Pear TR · Structure no. 10195

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,305
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,305 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,315 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTatum Boulevard
CrossesDry Wash
LocationTatum S/O Prickly Pear TR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7207, -111.9774
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,305 (2019)
Projected traffic28,315 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash carry?

About 28,305 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.