US Bridges

SR 303L over Beardsley Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7.2 MI N JCT US 60 · Structure no. 02324

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,866
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303L over Beardsley Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 303L over Beardsley Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,866 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,886 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 303L
CrossesBeardsley Canal
Location7.2 MI N JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 303
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7256, -112.30938
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,866 (2022)
Projected traffic6,886 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 303L over Beardsley Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 303L over Beardsley 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 303L over Beardsley Canal carry?

About 6,866 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 303L over Beardsley Canal?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303L over Beardsley Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.