US Bridges

Val Vista Road over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W of SR 387 · Structure no. 07853

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Val Vista Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Val Vista Road over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVal Vista Road
CrossesWash
Location0.2 MI W of SR 387
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9675, -111.761
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2020)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Val Vista Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Val Vista Road 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Val Vista Road over Wash carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Val Vista Road over Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Val Vista Road over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.