US Bridges

Ocotillo Road over Queen Creek

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · E of Hawes RD · Structure no. 10089

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,600
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocotillo Road over Queen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ocotillo Road over Queen Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,610 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOcotillo Road
CrossesQueen Creek
LocationE of Hawes RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.24871, -111.64939
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,600 (2021)
Projected traffic20,610 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Ocotillo Road over Queen Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocotillo Road over Queen 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Ocotillo Road over Queen Creek carry?

About 20,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ocotillo Road over Queen Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Ocotillo Road over Queen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.