US Bridges

Bell Road over 303L

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4 Miles S of JCT US60 · Structure no. 02282

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over 303L is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bell Road over 303L in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,010 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 165 ft wide.

CarriesBell Road
Crosses303L
Location4 Miles S of JCT US60
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6388, -112.4185
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.4 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2022)
Projected traffic35,010 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over 303L built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Road over 303L 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Road over 303L carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over 303L?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over 303L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.