US Bridges

MC-85 HWY over Bullard Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E/ Estrella Pkwy · Structure no. 10230

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,709
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MC-85 HWY over Bullard Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying MC-85 HWY over Bullard Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 16,709 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,719 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMC-85 HWY
CrossesBullard Wash
Location0.3 MI E/ Estrella Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.40929, -112.38724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,709 (2023)
Projected traffic16,719 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 MC-85 HWY over Bullard Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is MC-85 HWY over Bullard 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 2024.

How much traffic does MC-85 HWY over Bullard Wash carry?

About 16,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is MC-85 HWY over Bullard Wash?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns MC-85 HWY over Bullard Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.