US Bridges

Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Tatuim 120 S/O Juana Ct · Structure no. 10203

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,346
2023 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 1995, so it is 30 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 23,346 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,356 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTatum Boulevard
CrossesDry Wash
LocationTatuim 120 S/O Juana Ct
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.743, -111.9781
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,346 (2023)
Projected traffic23,356 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tatum Boulevard over Dry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash carry?

About 23,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Tatum Boulevard over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.