US Bridges

Ray Road over SR 101L

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.5 MI S/ 60 & 4.5E/ I 17 · Structure no. 02288

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,592
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray Road over SR 101L is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ray Road over SR 101L in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 40,592 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,602 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRay Road
CrossesSR 101L
Location4.5 MI S/ 60 & 4.5E/ I 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3203, -111.8947
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,592 (2023)
Projected traffic40,602 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ray Road over SR 101L built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ray Road over 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 Ray Road over SR 101L carry?

About 40,592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ray Road over SR 101L?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Ray Road over SR 101L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.