US Bridges

Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N of Main Street · Structure no. 09160

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,875
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 66 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 22,875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,885 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVal Vista Drive
CrossesEastern Canal
Location0.2 MI N of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4184, -111.7536
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,875 (2019)
Projected traffic22,885 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Val Vista Drive over Eastern 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal carry?

About 22,875 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.