US Bridges

Val Vista Drive over Southern Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.7 MI N JCT Mcdowell RD · Structure no. 09436

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,623
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Val Vista Drive over Southern Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Val Vista Drive over Southern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,633 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVal Vista Drive
CrossesSouthern Canal
Location0.7 MI N JCT Mcdowell RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4752, -111.7535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,623 (2023)
Projected traffic6,633 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 Southern Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Val Vista Drive over Southern Canal 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 April 2024.

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

About 6,623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Val Vista Drive over Southern Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Val Vista Drive over Southern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.