US Bridges

Thompson Peak Pkwy over Reata Pass Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · E of Desert Camp DR · Structure no. 11261

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
398 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Peak Pkwy over Reata Pass Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Thompson Peak Pkwy over Reata Pass Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,110 by 2042. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThompson Peak Pkwy
CrossesReata Pass Wash
LocationE of Desert Camp DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6716, -111.8663
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,110 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Peak Pkwy over Reata Pass Wash built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Peak Pkwy over Reata Pass 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Thompson Peak Pkwy over Reata Pass Wash carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Peak Pkwy over Reata Pass Wash?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Peak Pkwy over Reata Pass Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.