Carefree HWY WB over Cave Creek Wash
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 2 Miles W/ Cave Creek RD · Structure no. 09825
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 354 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,194
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carefree HWY WB over Cave Creek Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carefree HWY WB over Cave Creek Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,194 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,204 by 2040. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carefree HWY WB over Cave Creek Wash built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carefree HWY WB over Cave Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Carefree HWY WB over Cave Creek Wash carry?
About 9,194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Carefree HWY WB over Cave Creek Wash?
The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Carefree HWY WB over Cave Creek Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.