US Bridges

Deer Valley Road over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.15 MI SW JCT Grand Ave · Structure no. 07856

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,621
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Valley Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,621 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDeer Valley Road
CrossesWash
Location0.15 MI SW JCT Grand Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.694, -112.4252
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,621 (2020)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 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 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Deer Valley Road over Wash carry?

About 1,621 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Deer Valley Road over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Deer Valley Road over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.