US Bridges

Deer Valley Road over Cave Creek

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Deer Valley E/O 7th ST · Structure no. 10790

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,724
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Valley Road over Cave Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Valley Road over Cave Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25,724 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,734 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeer Valley Road
CrossesCave Creek
LocationDeer Valley E/O 7th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6841, -112.0582
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,724 (2023)
Projected traffic25,734 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Valley Road over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Valley Road over Cave Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Valley Road over Cave Creek carry?

About 25,724 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deer Valley Road over Cave Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Valley Road over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.