US Bridges

SR 101L EB FR over Cave Creek Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.8 MI E of 7th Ave · Structure no. 02281

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,012
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101L EB FR over Cave Creek Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 101L EB FR over Cave Creek Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,012 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,022 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101L EB FR
CrossesCave Creek Wash
Location0.8 MI E of 7th Ave
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6684, -112.0709
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,012 (2023)
Projected traffic3,022 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101L EB FR over Cave Creek Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101L EB FR over Cave Creek Wash 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 101L EB FR over Cave Creek Wash carry?

About 3,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 101L EB FR over Cave Creek Wash?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101L EB FR over Cave Creek Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.