US Bridges

Vistancia Blvd over Beardsley Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.0 MI N JCT L303 · Structure no. 10387

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,925
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vistancia Blvd over Beardsley Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vistancia Blvd over Beardsley Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,925 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,935 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVistancia Blvd
CrossesBeardsley Canal
Location1.0 MI N JCT L303
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7253, -112.3135
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,925 (2024)
Projected traffic7,935 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Vistancia Blvd over Beardsley Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vistancia Blvd over Beardsley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Vistancia Blvd over Beardsley Canal carry?

About 7,925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vistancia Blvd over Beardsley Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Vistancia Blvd over Beardsley Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.