US Bridges

L 202 (e Papago) over SPRR & Grand Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.83 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02217

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
418 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
148,370
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L 202 (e Papago) over SPRR & Grand Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L 202 (e Papago) over SPRR & Grand Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 34 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 148,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,380 by 2042. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL 202 (e Papago)
CrossesSPRR & Grand Canal
Location4.83 MI E JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4424, -111.9689
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,370 (2022)
Projected traffic148,380 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L 202 (e Papago) over SPRR & Grand Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is L 202 (e Papago) over SPRR & 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does L 202 (e Papago) over SPRR & Grand Canal carry?

About 148,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L 202 (e Papago) over SPRR & Grand Canal?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns L 202 (e Papago) over SPRR & Grand Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.