US Bridges

SR Loop 101 over Arizona Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 6.5 MI N of JCT 202 · Structure no. 02251

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167,016
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR Loop 101 over Arizona Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR Loop 101 over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 29 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 167,016 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,026 by 2041. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR Loop 101
CrossesArizona Canal
Location6.5 MI N of JCT 202
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5297, -111.8853
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width194 ft (59 m)
Roadway width191 ft (58.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,016 (2021)
Projected traffic167,026 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR Loop 101 over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR Loop 101 over Arizona 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR Loop 101 over Arizona Canal carry?

About 167,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR Loop 101 over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns SR Loop 101 over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.