US Bridges

L101 Ramp E/W - S over Rio Salado Parkway

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Price Road Freeway · Structure no. 02359

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
681 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,358
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L101 Ramp E/W - S over Rio Salado Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying L101 Ramp E/W - S over Rio Salado Parkway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 53,358 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,368 by 2042. The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesL101 Ramp E/W - S
CrossesRio Salado Parkway
LocationPrice Road Freeway
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4294, -111.8916
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length681 ft (207.6 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,358 (2023)
Projected traffic53,368 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 L101 Ramp E/W - S over Rio Salado Parkway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is L101 Ramp E/W - S over Rio Salado Parkway 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 L101 Ramp E/W - S over Rio Salado Parkway carry?

About 53,358 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is L101 Ramp E/W - S over Rio Salado Parkway?

The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns L101 Ramp E/W - S over Rio Salado Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.