US Bridges

Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · Cave Ck RD at Tatum Blvd · Structure no. 07925

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,379
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 36,379 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,389 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Creek RD
CrossesDry Wash
LocationCave Ck RD at Tatum Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7558, -111.9905
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic36,379 (2019)
Projected traffic36,389 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 January 2024.

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

About 36,379 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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.