US Bridges

Siesta Lane over East Fork of Cave Creek

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Siesta Lane E of 26th ST · Structure no. 07985

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siesta Lane over East Fork of Cave Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Siesta Lane over East Fork of Cave Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSiesta Lane
CrossesEast Fork of Cave Creek
LocationSiesta Lane E of 26th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6586, -112.0247
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 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 traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Siesta Lane over East Fork of Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Siesta Lane over East Fork of Cave Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Siesta Lane over East Fork of Cave Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Siesta Lane over East Fork of Cave Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Siesta Lane over East Fork of Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.