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Cactus Road over Cave Creek

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Maricopa County, Arizona · Cactus RD E of Blk Cyn Fw · Structure no. 09475

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,804
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Road over Cave Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cactus Road over Cave Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 27,804 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,814 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCactus Road
CrossesCave Creek
LocationCactus RD E of Blk Cyn Fw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5964, -112.1123
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,804 (2021)
Projected traffic27,814 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cactus Road over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Road over 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Cactus Road over Cave Creek carry?

About 27,804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Road over Cave Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Road over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.