US Bridges

Vistancia Blvd over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.75 MI Sw/ El Mirage RD · Structure no. 10438

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,642
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vistancia Blvd over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Vistancia Blvd over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 13,642 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,652 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVistancia Blvd
CrossesWash
Location1.75 MI Sw/ El Mirage RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7217, -112.3154
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,642 (2021)
Projected traffic13,652 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vistancia Blvd over Wash built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vistancia Blvd over Wash 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Vistancia Blvd over Wash carry?

About 13,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vistancia Blvd over Wash?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Vistancia Blvd over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.