US Bridges

Deer Valley Road over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.35 MI SW of Grand Ave · Structure no. 07855

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,621
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Valley Road over Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Deer Valley Road over Wash 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,621 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Valley Road
CrossesWash
Location1.35 MI SW of Grand Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6821, -112.4421
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,621 (2023)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Valley Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Valley Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Valley Road over Wash carry?

About 1,621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Deer Valley Road over Wash?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Valley Road over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.