US Bridges

Queen Creek Drive over Queen Creek

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 174 Ft S JCT Queen Vly DR · Structure no. 08618

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queen Creek Drive over Queen Creek is a concrete slab carrying Queen Creek Drive over Queen Creek in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQueen Creek Drive
CrossesQueen Creek
Location174 Ft S JCT Queen Vly DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2972, -111.295
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Queen Creek Drive over Queen Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Queen Creek Drive over Queen Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Queen Creek Drive over Queen Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Queen Creek Drive over Queen Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Queen Creek Drive over Queen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.