US Bridges

Mockingbird Lane over Santa Rosa Canal

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Pinal County, Arizona · 120 Ft E JCT T-Bird RD · Structure no. 08969

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mockingbird Lane over Santa Rosa Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mockingbird Lane 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMockingbird Lane
CrossesSanta Rosa Canal
Location120 Ft E JCT T-Bird RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9942, -112.1253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 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 length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 Mockingbird Lane over Santa Rosa Canal built?

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

What condition is Mockingbird Lane over Santa Rosa Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mockingbird Lane over Santa Rosa Canal carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mockingbird Lane over Santa Rosa Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mockingbird Lane over Santa Rosa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.