US Bridges

Happy Valley Road over Dry Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Happy Valley RD at 65 Ave · Structure no. 11203

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,779
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Valley Road over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Happy Valley Road 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 34,779 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,789 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Valley Road
CrossesDry Wash
LocationHappy Valley RD at 65 Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7123, -112.1996
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,779 (2012)
Projected traffic34,789 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Happy Valley Road over Dry Wash built?

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

What condition is Happy Valley Road 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Happy Valley Road over Dry Wash carry?

About 34,779 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Happy Valley Road over Dry Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Happy Valley Road over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.