US Bridges

Sossaman Road over Queen Creek Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 100 So of Queen Crk · Structure no. 10631

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sossaman Road over Queen Creek Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sossaman Road over Queen Creek Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,510 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSossaman Road
CrossesQueen Creek Wash
Location100 So of Queen Crk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.26278, -111.6692
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2021)
Projected traffic7,510 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Sossaman Road over Queen Creek Wash built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sossaman Road over Queen Creek Wash 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Sossaman Road over Queen Creek Wash carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sossaman Road over Queen Creek Wash?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sossaman Road over Queen Creek Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.