US Bridges

N/S - 101 E Gore over 23rd Avenue

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · SE Quadrant I17/101L JCT · Structure no. 02176

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,023 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N/S - 101 E Gore over 23rd Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying N/S - 101 E Gore over 23rd Avenue in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 15,078 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,088 by 2042. The structure is 1,023 ft (311.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN/S - 101 E Gore
Crosses23rd Avenue
LocationSE Quadrant I17/101L JCT
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6684, -112.1102
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,023 ft (311.8 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,078 (2023)
Projected traffic15,088 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N/S - 101 E Gore over 23rd Avenue built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N/S - 101 E Gore over 23rd Avenue 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 N/S - 101 E Gore over 23rd Avenue carry?

About 15,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N/S - 101 E Gore over 23rd Avenue?

The structure is 1,023 ft (311.8 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns N/S - 101 E Gore over 23rd Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.