US Bridges

SR Loop 101 over Indian Bend Road

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7 MI N of JCT 101 & 202 · Structure no. 02250

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195,334
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR Loop 101 over Indian Bend Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR Loop 101 over Indian Bend Road in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 195,334 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 195,344 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 169 ft wide.

CarriesSR Loop 101
CrossesIndian Bend Road
Location7 MI N of JCT 101 & 202
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5387, -111.8817
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.6 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195,334 (2023)
Projected traffic195,344 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
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 SR Loop 101 over Indian Bend Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR Loop 101 over Indian Bend Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR Loop 101 over Indian Bend Road carry?

About 195,334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR Loop 101 over Indian Bend Road?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns SR Loop 101 over Indian Bend Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.