US Bridges

Sonoran Desert Dr. over Cave Creek

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.9 MI S. of Paloma Pkwy · Structure no. 10981

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,271
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoran Desert Dr. over Cave Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sonoran Desert Dr. over Cave Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,271 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,271 by 2042. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesSonoran Desert Dr.
CrossesCave Creek
Location4.9 MI S. of Paloma Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7625, -112.0256
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,271 (2023)
Projected traffic7,271 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 Sonoran Desert Dr. over Cave Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonoran Desert Dr. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sonoran Desert Dr. over Cave Creek carry?

About 7,271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sonoran Desert Dr. over Cave Creek?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sonoran Desert Dr. over Cave Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.