US Bridges

Happy Valley RD over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 250 E of 89th ST · Structure no. 11275

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Valley RD over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Happy Valley RD over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,410 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesHappy Valley RD
CrossesWash
Location250 E of 89th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2018)
Projected traffic15,410 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Happy Valley RD over Wash built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Valley RD over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Happy Valley RD over Wash carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Happy Valley RD over Wash?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Happy Valley RD over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.