US Bridges

Vistancia Blvd NB over Twin Buttes Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1/2 MI SE of El Mirage R · Structure no. 10440

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,961
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vistancia Blvd NB over Twin Buttes Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vistancia Blvd NB over Twin Buttes 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 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 3,961 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,971 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVistancia Blvd NB
CrossesTwin Buttes Wash
Location1/2 MI SE of El Mirage R
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.738, -112.3194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,961 (2024)
Projected traffic3,971 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Twin Buttes Wash built?

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

What condition is Vistancia Blvd NB over Twin Buttes Wash 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Vistancia Blvd NB over Twin Buttes Wash carry?

About 3,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vistancia Blvd NB over Twin Buttes Wash?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vistancia Blvd NB over Twin Buttes Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.