US Bridges

Sl 101 Ramp N-W over Rio Salado Pkwy; Pima Fw

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At JCT Sl 101 & 202 · Structure no. 02358

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,096 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
36,821
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 101 Ramp N-W over Rio Salado Pkwy; Pima Fw is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sl 101 Ramp N-W over Rio Salado Pkwy; Pima Fw in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 36,821 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,831 by 2042. The structure is 3,096 ft (943.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 101 Ramp N-W
CrossesRio Salado Pkwy; Pima Fw
LocationAt JCT Sl 101 & 202
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4291, -111.8905
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,096 ft (943.7 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,821 (2023)
Projected traffic36,831 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 101 Ramp N-W over Rio Salado Pkwy; Pima Fw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 101 Ramp N-W over Rio Salado Pkwy; Pima Fw 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 Sl 101 Ramp N-W over Rio Salado Pkwy; Pima Fw carry?

About 36,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sl 101 Ramp N-W over Rio Salado Pkwy; Pima Fw?

The structure is 3,096 ft (943.7 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 101 Ramp N-W over Rio Salado Pkwy; Pima Fw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.