US Bridges

7th Street over Cave Creek

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.20 MI S of Deer Valley · Structure no. 10461

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,732
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street over Cave Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 7th Street over Cave Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,742 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries7th Street
CrossesCave Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Deer Valley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6807, -112.0657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,732 (2020)
Projected traffic19,742 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th Street over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Street over Cave Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does 7th Street over Cave Creek carry?

About 19,732 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street over Cave Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.