US Bridges

Deer Valley RD over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Deer Valley 900 W/Oaviano · Structure no. 11191

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,771
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Valley RD over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Deer Valley RD over Dry Wash 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 13,771 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,781 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 220 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeer Valley RD
CrossesDry Wash
LocationDeer Valley 900 W/Oaviano
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6859, -111.9984
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
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width220 ft (67.1 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,771 (2021)
Projected traffic13,781 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Valley RD over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Deer Valley RD over Dry 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 Deer Valley RD over Dry Wash carry?

About 13,771 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Deer Valley RD over Dry Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Valley RD over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.