US Bridges

Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N Williams Fld RD · Structure no. 09450

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,819
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal is a concrete frame carrying Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 50 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 5 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 23,819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,829 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 106 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
Location0.5 MI N Williams Fld RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.31137, -111.75664
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,819 (2023)
Projected traffic23,829 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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 September 2024.

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

About 23,819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Val Vista Drive over Eastern Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.