US Bridges

Gavilan Peak Pkwy over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.9 Mi/N of Carefree HWY · Structure no. 11631

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,743
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gavilan Peak Pkwy over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gavilan Peak Pkwy over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,743 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,753 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGavilan Peak Pkwy
CrossesWash
Location0.9 Mi/N of Carefree HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8088, -112.1369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,743 (2023)
Projected traffic7,753 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gavilan Peak Pkwy over Wash built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gavilan Peak Pkwy over Wash 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gavilan Peak Pkwy over Wash carry?

About 7,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gavilan Peak Pkwy over Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Gavilan Peak Pkwy over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.