US Bridges

7th St. on Ramp over Cave Creek Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E Beardsley & · Structure no. 01466

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,429
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th St. on Ramp over Cave Creek Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th St. on Ramp over Cave Creek Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 24 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 9,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,439 by 2038. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th St. on Ramp
CrossesCave Creek Wash
Location0.5 MI E Beardsley &
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6692, -112.0709
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,429 (2017)
Projected traffic9,439 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 7th St. on Ramp over Cave Creek Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is 7th St. on Ramp over Cave Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 7th St. on Ramp over Cave Creek Wash carry?

About 9,429 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th St. on Ramp over Cave Creek Wash?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 7th St. on Ramp over Cave Creek Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.