US Bridges

Happy Valley RD over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W/Lakepleasantrd · Structure no. 10459

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Valley RD over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Happy Valley RD over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,910 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Valley RD
CrossesWash
Location0.2 MI W/Lakepleasantrd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7118, -112.2759
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2021)
Projected traffic27,910 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Happy Valley RD over Wash built?

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

What condition is Happy Valley RD 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Happy Valley RD over Wash carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Happy Valley RD over Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Happy Valley RD over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.