US Bridges

Deer Valley RD over East Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Deer Valley RD W/O 46 Pl · Structure no. 10112

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,165
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Valley RD over East Wash is a concrete frame carrying Deer Valley RD over East Wash 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 20,165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,175 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Valley RD
CrossesEast Wash
LocationDeer Valley RD W/O 46 Pl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6813, -111.9802
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,165 (2006)
Projected traffic20,175 by 2026
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Valley RD over East Wash built?

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

What condition is Deer Valley RD over East Wash 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Valley RD over East Wash carry?

About 20,165 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deer Valley RD over East Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Valley RD over East Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.