US Bridges

Thomas Rd. over Indian Bend Wash Br WB

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT Miller RD · Structure no. 10359

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,158
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Rd. over Indian Bend Wash Br WB is a concrete continuous slab carrying Thomas Rd. over Indian Bend Wash Br WB in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 47 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 13,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,168 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Rd.
CrossesIndian Bend Wash Br WB
Location0.3 MI E JCT Miller RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4804, -111.9122
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,158 (2024)
Projected traffic13,168 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Rd. over Indian Bend Wash Br WB built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Thomas Rd. over Indian Bend Wash Br WB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas Rd. over Indian Bend Wash Br WB carry?

About 13,158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Rd. over Indian Bend Wash Br WB?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Rd. over Indian Bend Wash Br WB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.