US Bridges

Mckellips Road over Indian Bend Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W JCT Hayden RD · Structure no. 10468

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,914
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckellips Road over Indian Bend Wash is a concrete frame carrying Mckellips Road over Indian Bend Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 9,914 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,924 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMckellips Road
CrossesIndian Bend Wash
Location0.3 MI W JCT Hayden RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4513, -111.913
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,914 (2024)
Projected traffic9,924 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckellips Road over Indian Bend Wash built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckellips Road over Indian Bend 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mckellips Road over Indian Bend Wash carry?

About 9,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mckellips Road over Indian Bend Wash?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mckellips Road over Indian Bend Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.