US Bridges

Camelback RD over Bullard Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.2M East of 303 · Structure no. 11479

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,110
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camelback RD over Bullard Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Camelback RD over Bullard Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,120 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCamelback RD
CrossesBullard Wash
Location2.2M East of 303
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5082, -112.3799
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,110 (2023)
Projected traffic20,120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camelback RD over Bullard Wash built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camelback 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Camelback RD over Bullard Wash carry?

About 20,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Camelback RD over Bullard Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Camelback RD over Bullard Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.