US Bridges

10th Avenue over Cave Creek

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI South of Bell Road · Structure no. 07733

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Avenue over Cave Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 10th Avenue over Cave Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries10th Avenue
CrossesCave Creek
Location0.3 MI South of Bell Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6347, -112.0862
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 inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 10th Avenue over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Avenue over Cave Creek 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does 10th Avenue over Cave Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 10th Avenue over Cave Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Avenue over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.