US Bridges

Scottsdale Road over Indian Bend Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · At JCT W/Mccormick Pkwy · Structure no. 10479

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsdale Road over Indian Bend Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Scottsdale Road over Indian Bend Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 39,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,610 by 2038. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 138 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesScottsdale Road
CrossesIndian Bend Wash
LocationAt JCT W/Mccormick Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5511, -111.926
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,600 (2018)
Projected traffic39,610 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Scottsdale Road over Indian Bend Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scottsdale 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 January 2025.

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

About 39,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scottsdale Road over Indian Bend Wash?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsdale Road over Indian Bend Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.