US Bridges

Sl 202 over Grand Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.0 MI E of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02023

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243,128
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 202 over Grand Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sl 202 over Grand Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 35 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 243,128 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 243,138 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSl 202
CrossesGrand Canal
Location2.0 MI E of JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4596, -112.0089
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.1 m)
Roadway width185 ft (56.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243,128 (2022)
Projected traffic243,138 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 202 over Grand Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Sl 202 over Grand 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 202 over Grand Canal carry?

About 243,128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sl 202 over Grand Canal?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 202 over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.