US Bridges

Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · N of Jomax RD · Structure no. 07923

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,618
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cave Creek RD over Dry 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 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 28,618 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,628 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Creek RD
CrossesDry Wash
LocationN of Jomax RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7323, -112.0049
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic28,618 (2019)
Projected traffic28,628 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Cave Creek RD over Dry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 28,618 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.