US Bridges

Van Buren Street over Bullard Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W of Bullard Ave · Structure no. 10923

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,831
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Street over Bullard Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Van Buren Street over Bullard Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,831 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,841 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren Street
CrossesBullard Wash
Location0.5 MI W of Bullard Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.45, -112.3828
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,831 (2020)
Projected traffic8,841 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Buren Street over Bullard Wash built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Street over Bullard 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Van Buren Street over Bullard Wash carry?

About 8,831 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren Street over Bullard Wash?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Street over Bullard Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.