US Bridges

Val Vista Road over Santa Rosa Canal

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W JCT Warren RD · Structure no. 08968

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Val Vista Road over Santa Rosa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Val Vista Road over Santa Rosa Canal in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVal Vista Road
CrossesSanta Rosa Canal
Location0.2 MI W JCT Warren RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9711, -112.1376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Santa Rosa Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Val Vista Road over Santa Rosa Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Val Vista Road over Santa Rosa Canal carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Val Vista Road over Santa Rosa Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Val Vista Road over Santa Rosa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.