US Bridges

202L over Alma School Road

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.5 MI E of 101/202 Ti · Structure no. 02446

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,614
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

202L over Alma School Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 202L over Alma School Road in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 28 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 38,614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,624 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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Carries202L
CrossesAlma School Road
Location2.5 MI E of 101/202 Ti
RouteState Highway 202
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4452, -111.8566
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,614 (2022)
Projected traffic38,624 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 202L over Alma School Road built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 202L over Alma School Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 202L over Alma School Road carry?

About 38,614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 202L over Alma School Road?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns 202L over Alma School Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.