US Bridges

Dove Valley RD over Buchanan Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.0 MI South of SR74 · Structure no. 07242

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Valley RD over Buchanan Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dove Valley RD over Buchanan 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesDove Valley RD
CrossesBuchanan Wash
Location1.0 MI South of SR74
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.78333, -112.13333
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dove Valley RD over Buchanan Wash built?

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

What condition is Dove Valley RD over Buchanan 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Dove Valley RD over Buchanan Wash carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Dove Valley RD over Buchanan Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Dove Valley RD over Buchanan Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.