US Bridges

Center Parkway over Sl 202 (red Mountain)

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 6.45 MI E JCT I 10 & · Structure no. 02227

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,006
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Parkway over Sl 202 (red Mountain) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Center Parkway over Sl 202 (red Mountain) in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,016 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Parkway
CrossesSl 202 (red Mountain)
Location6.45 MI E JCT I 10 &
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4357, -111.9496
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,006 (2022)
Projected traffic6,016 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Parkway over Sl 202 (red Mountain) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Parkway over Sl 202 (red Mountain) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Center Parkway over Sl 202 (red Mountain) carry?

About 6,006 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center Parkway over Sl 202 (red Mountain)?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Center Parkway over Sl 202 (red Mountain)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.