US Bridges

Cave Creek Pkwy over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.4 MI N/Cloud RD · Structure no. 07898

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Creek Pkwy over Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cave Creek Pkwy over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCave Creek Pkwy
CrossesWash
Location1.4 MI N/Cloud RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.82846, -112.00529
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2020)
Projected traffic191 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cave Creek Pkwy over Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave Creek Pkwy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cave Creek Pkwy over Wash carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cave Creek Pkwy over Wash?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Creek Pkwy over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.