US Bridges

Priest Drive over Red Mt Fwy (loop 202)

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 5.7 MI E JCT I 10 & S · Structure no. 02405

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,486
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Priest Drive over Red Mt Fwy (loop 202) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Priest Drive over Red Mt Fwy (loop 202) in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 38,486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,496 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPriest Drive
CrossesRed Mt Fwy (loop 202)
Location5.7 MI E JCT I 10 & S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4373, -111.9609
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.5 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,486 (2022)
Projected traffic38,496 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Priest Drive over Red Mt Fwy (loop 202) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Priest Drive over Red Mt Fwy (loop 202) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Priest Drive over Red Mt Fwy (loop 202) carry?

About 38,486 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Priest Drive over Red Mt Fwy (loop 202)?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Priest Drive over Red Mt Fwy (loop 202)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.