US Bridges

Happy Valley Pkwy over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.58 MI E/ SR303 · Structure no. 10458

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,610
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Valley Pkwy over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Happy Valley Pkwy over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 35,610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,660 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHappy Valley Pkwy
CrossesWash
Location0.58 MI E/ SR303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.71373, -112.30046
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,610 (2023)
Projected traffic35,660 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Happy Valley Pkwy over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Happy Valley Pkwy over Wash carry?

About 35,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Happy Valley Pkwy over Wash?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Happy Valley Pkwy over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.