US Bridges

Utopia Road over East Fork of Cave Creek

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · East of 26th Street · Structure no. 10020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utopia Road over East Fork of Cave Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Utopia Road over East Fork of Cave Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUtopia Road
CrossesEast Fork of Cave Creek
LocationEast of 26th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6623, -112.0241
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2014)
Projected traffic1,835 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utopia 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 November 2020.

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

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Utopia Road over East Fork of Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.