Bullard Ave over Rid Canal
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · .5 MI S Indian Sch Bypass · Structure no. 10579
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,787
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bullard Ave over Rid Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bullard Ave over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 18,787 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,797 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bullard Ave over Rid Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Bullard Ave over Rid Canal 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 Bullard Ave over Rid Canal carry?
About 18,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bullard Ave over Rid Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns Bullard Ave over Rid Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.