US Bridges

Mountain View Road over 71st Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.15 MI W of Scottsdale R · Structure no. 07894

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,110
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View Road over 71st Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mountain View Road over 71st Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,120 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain View Road
Crosses71st Channel
Location0.15 MI W of Scottsdale R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.57497, -111.92833
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,110 (2024)
Projected traffic10,120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mountain View Road over 71st Channel built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain View Road over 71st Channel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain View Road over 71st Channel carry?

About 10,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain View Road over 71st Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain View Road over 71st Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.