US Bridges

Mcdowell Rd. over SR 202

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.75 MI N. US 60 · Structure no. 01465

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,608
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdowell Rd. over SR 202 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mcdowell Rd. over SR 202 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,608 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,618 by 2039. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdowell Rd.
CrossesSR 202
Location3.75 MI N. US 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4679, -111.7836
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,608 (2019)
Projected traffic7,618 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdowell Rd. over SR 202 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdowell Rd. over SR 202 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdowell Rd. over SR 202 carry?

About 7,608 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcdowell Rd. over SR 202?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdowell Rd. over SR 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.