US Bridges

36th Street over Indian Bend Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 200 Ft S of Sweetwater Av · Structure no. 10212

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,480
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th Street over Indian Bend Wash is a concrete culvert carrying 36th Street over Indian Bend Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,490 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries36th Street
CrossesIndian Bend Wash
Location200 Ft S of Sweetwater Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6034, -112.0045
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,480 (2023)
Projected traffic4,490 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 36th Street over Indian Bend Wash built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th Street over Indian Bend 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 36th Street over Indian Bend Wash carry?

About 4,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 36th Street over Indian Bend Wash?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 36th Street over Indian Bend Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.