US Bridges

Happy Valley Pkwy over Agua Fria River

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.8 MI E/ SR 303 · Structure no. 10396

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,256 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
34,342
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Valley Pkwy over Agua Fria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Happy Valley Pkwy over Agua Fria River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 21 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 34,342 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,352 by 2042. The structure is 1,256 ft (382.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHappy Valley Pkwy
CrossesAgua Fria River
Location0.8 MI E/ SR 303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.71384, -112.29477
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,256 ft (382.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,342 (2023)
Projected traffic34,352 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Happy Valley Pkwy over Agua Fria River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Happy Valley Pkwy over Agua Fria River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Happy Valley Pkwy over Agua Fria River carry?

About 34,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Happy Valley Pkwy over Agua Fria River?

The structure is 1,256 ft (382.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Valley Pkwy over Agua Fria River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.