US Bridges

Cave Creek Road over East Fork of Cave Creek

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.38 MI S of Union Hills · Structure no. 07992

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,803
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Creek Road over East Fork of Cave Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cave Creek Road over East Fork of Cave Creek 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 24,803 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,813 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Creek Road
CrossesEast Fork of Cave Creek
Location0.38 MI S of Union Hills
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6495, -112.0309
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic24,803 (2020)
Projected traffic24,813 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cave Creek Road over East Fork of Cave Creek built?

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

What condition is Cave Creek Road 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 January 2021.

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

About 24,803 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cave Creek Road over East Fork of Cave Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cave Creek Road over East Fork of Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.