US Bridges

Thunderbird Road over Cart Path

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Thunderbird @ Point Golf · Structure no. 10881

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,967
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thunderbird Road over Cart Path is a steel culvert carrying Thunderbird Road over Cart Path in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 31,967 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,977 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesThunderbird Road
CrossesCart Path
LocationThunderbird @ Point Golf
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6048, -112.0544
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,967 (2019)
Projected traffic31,977 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thunderbird Road over Cart Path built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thunderbird Road over Cart Path 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 2020.

How much traffic does Thunderbird Road over Cart Path carry?

About 31,967 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Thunderbird Road over Cart Path?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Thunderbird Road over Cart Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.