US Bridges

Rncho Vistoso Blvd over Big Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.8 MI NW JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 07801

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
635 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,914
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rncho Vistoso Blvd over Big Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rncho Vistoso Blvd over Big Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 3,914 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,924 by 2042. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRncho Vistoso Blvd
CrossesBig Wash
Location0.8 MI NW JCT SR 77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.4497, -110.9437
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,914 (2022)
Projected traffic3,924 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rncho Vistoso Blvd over Big Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rncho Vistoso Blvd over Big 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rncho Vistoso Blvd over Big Wash carry?

About 3,914 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rncho Vistoso Blvd over Big Wash?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rncho Vistoso Blvd over Big Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.