US Bridges

Deer Valley Road over Scatter Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 300 Ft W JCT 31 Avenue · Structure no. 10065

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,394
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Valley Road over Scatter Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Deer Valley Road over Scatter Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 14,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,394 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeer Valley Road
CrossesScatter Wash
Location300 Ft W JCT 31 Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6837, -112.1261
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic14,394 (2021)
Projected traffic15,394 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Deer Valley Road over Scatter Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Valley Road over Scatter 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Deer Valley Road over Scatter Wash carry?

About 14,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deer Valley Road over Scatter Wash?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Deer Valley Road over Scatter Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.