US Bridges

Sharon Drive over Queen Creek Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.20 MI S of Allison DR · Structure no. 11559

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Drive over Queen Creek Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sharon Drive over Queen Creek Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Drive
CrossesQueen Creek Wash
Location0.20 MI S of Allison DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2947, -111.3036
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Sharon Drive over Queen Creek Wash built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Drive over Queen Creek 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 November 2021.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Drive over Queen Creek Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Drive over Queen Creek Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.