US Bridges

Buena Vista Road over San Jose Canal

Fair

Graham County, Arizona · 4.7 MI NE JCT US 70 · Structure no. 08128

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Road over San Jose Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Buena Vista Road over San Jose Canal in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista Road
CrossesSan Jose Canal
Location4.7 MI NE JCT US 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.86118, -109.54474
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2021)
Projected traffic29 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buena Vista Road over San Jose Canal built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Road over San Jose Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Road over San Jose Canal carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Buena Vista Road over San Jose Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Road over San Jose Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.