US Bridges

Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 100 South of Ocupado DR · Structure no. 10414

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,301
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 28,301 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,311 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Creek RD
CrossesDry Wash
Location100 South of Ocupado DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7803, -111.9755
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 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 deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,301 (2021)
Projected traffic28,311 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave Creek RD over Dry 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 28,301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash?

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

Who owns Cave Creek RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.