US Bridges

Sl 101 over 51st Avenue

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 20.19 MI N of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02069

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173,162
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 101 over 51st Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sl 101 over 51st Avenue in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 173,162 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,172 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 145 ft wide.

CarriesSl 101
Crosses51st Avenue
Location20.19 MI N of JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6684, -112.1696
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173,162 (2021)
Projected traffic173,172 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 101 over 51st Avenue built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 101 over 51st Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 101 over 51st Avenue carry?

About 173,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sl 101 over 51st Avenue?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 101 over 51st Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.