US Bridges

Deer Valley RD over Agua Fria River

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2 Mi/E of El Mirage · Structure no. 11572

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
711 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,299
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Valley RD over Agua Fria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Valley RD over Agua Fria River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2040. The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDeer Valley RD
CrossesAgua Fria River
Location2 Mi/E of El Mirage
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6843, -112.3015
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length711 ft (216.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,299 (2020)
Projected traffic4,309 by 2040
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Deer Valley RD over Agua Fria River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Valley RD over Agua Fria River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Deer Valley RD over Agua Fria River carry?

About 4,299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Deer Valley RD over Agua Fria River?

The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Valley RD over Agua Fria River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.