US Bridges

Hawes RD over Queen Creek Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · N/ Ocotillo RD · Structure no. 07818

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawes RD over Queen Creek Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hawes RD over Queen Creek Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,110 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHawes RD
CrossesQueen Creek Wash
LocationN/ Ocotillo RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.24947, -111.65179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2021)
Projected traffic9,110 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Hawes RD over Queen Creek Wash built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawes RD over Queen Creek Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Hawes RD over Queen Creek Wash carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hawes RD over Queen Creek Wash?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Hawes RD over Queen Creek Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.