US Bridges

Mcdowell RD over Bullard Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.4 MI E JCT Pc Parkway · Structure no. 10929

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,148
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdowell RD over Bullard Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mcdowell RD over Bullard Wash 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 11,148 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,158 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdowell RD
CrossesBullard Wash
Location0.4 MI E JCT Pc Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4644, -112.3851
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,148 (2020)
Projected traffic11,158 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 Mcdowell RD over Bullard Wash built?

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

What condition is Mcdowell RD over Bullard Wash 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdowell RD over Bullard Wash carry?

About 11,148 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcdowell RD over Bullard Wash?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdowell RD over Bullard Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.