Tierra Buena Lane over Cave Creek
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · East of 15th Avenue · Structure no. 07735
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2020
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tierra Buena Lane over Cave Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tierra Buena Lane over Cave Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tierra Buena Lane over Cave Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tierra Buena Lane 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 Tierra Buena Lane over Cave Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Tierra Buena Lane over Cave Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Tierra Buena Lane over Cave Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.