US Bridges

Broadway Road over Loop 101

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.5 MI N of JCT SR 360 · Structure no. 02073

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,327
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Road over Loop 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Broadway Road over Loop 101 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,327 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,337 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway Road
CrossesLoop 101
Location1.5 MI N of JCT SR 360
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4075, -111.8917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,327 (2023)
Projected traffic31,337 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway Road over Loop 101 built?

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

What condition is Broadway Road over Loop 101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Broadway Road over Loop 101 carry?

About 31,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Road over Loop 101?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Road over Loop 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.