US Bridges

Mountain Vista over Dry Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E Mtnbrook DR · Structure no. 11397

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Vista over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mountain Vista over Dry Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMountain Vista
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.3 MI E Mtnbrook DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.36656, -111.45308
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mountain Vista over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Vista over Dry 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Mountain Vista over Dry Wash carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Vista over Dry Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mountain Vista over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.