US Bridges

7th Avenue over Cave Creek

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7th Ave. North of Bell RD · Structure no. 10006

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,766
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Avenue over Cave Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 7th Avenue over Cave Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 14,766 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,776 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th Avenue
CrossesCave Creek
Location7th Ave. North of Bell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6441, -112.0828
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,766 (2023)
Projected traffic14,776 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th Avenue over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Avenue over Cave Creek 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 7th Avenue over Cave Creek carry?

About 14,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 7th Avenue over Cave Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Avenue over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.