US Bridges

Desert Dawn Drive over Gold Canyon Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W JCT Kgs Ranch RD · Structure no. 10054

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,272
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert Dawn Drive over Gold Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Desert Dawn Drive over Gold Canyon Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,282 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDesert Dawn Drive
CrossesGold Canyon Wash
Location0.2 MI W JCT Kgs Ranch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3673, -111.4348
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,272 (2023)
Projected traffic1,282 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Desert Dawn Drive over Gold Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desert Dawn Drive over Gold Canyon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Desert Dawn Drive over Gold Canyon Wash carry?

About 1,272 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Desert Dawn Drive over Gold Canyon Wash?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Desert Dawn Drive over Gold Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.