US Bridges

Cave Creek Road over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.07 MI N of Apache Rain · Structure no. 10416

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,301
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Creek Road over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cave Creek Road 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Creek Road
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.07 MI N of Apache Rain
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7867, -111.9714
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 structure4
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 Road over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Cave Creek Road 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 February 2023.

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

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

How long is Cave Creek Road over Dry Wash?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cave Creek Road over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.