US Bridges

Golden Eagle Drive over Cloudburst Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N of Palisades · Structure no. 10133

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,590
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Eagle Drive over Cloudburst Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Golden Eagle Drive over Cloudburst Wash 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 7,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Eagle Drive
CrossesCloudburst Wash
Location0.2 MI N of Palisades
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.617, -111.7373
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic7,590 (2020)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Golden Eagle Drive over Cloudburst Wash built?

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

What condition is Golden Eagle Drive over Cloudburst 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Golden Eagle Drive over Cloudburst Wash carry?

About 7,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Golden Eagle Drive over Cloudburst Wash?

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

Who owns Golden Eagle Drive over Cloudburst Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.