Western Canal over Western Canal & SR 101L
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · E of Price RD · Structure no. 02284
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Canal over Western Canal & SR 101L is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Western Canal over Western Canal & SR 101L in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Canal over Western Canal & SR 101L built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Canal over Western Canal & SR 101L in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Western Canal over Western Canal & SR 101L carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Western Canal over Western Canal & SR 101L?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Western Canal over Western Canal & SR 101L?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.