US Bridges

Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Cave Creek RD @ 12th ST · Structure no. 09189

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,990
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 1967 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 58 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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 Creek RD @ 12th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5765, -112.0565
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic22,990 (2019)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

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

About 22,990 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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.