US Bridges

15th Avenue over SR 101L

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 101L MI 24.66 · Structure no. 02464

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th Avenue over SR 101L is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 15th Avenue over SR 101L in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 25 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 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries15th Avenue
CrossesSR 101L
Location101L MI 24.66
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6692, -112.0915
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2023)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 15th Avenue over SR 101L built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is 15th Avenue over SR 101L 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 15th Avenue over SR 101L carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 15th Avenue over SR 101L?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 15th Avenue over SR 101L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.