US Bridges

7th Avenue over SR 101L

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.7 MI E I-17 · Structure no. 02465

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Avenue over SR 101L is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 7th Avenue over SR 101L in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, 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 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 16,186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,196 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th Avenue
CrossesSR 101L
Location1.7 MI E I-17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6684, -112.0829
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,186 (2023)
Projected traffic16,196 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 7th Avenue over SR 101L built?

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

What condition is 7th Avenue over SR 101L 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 7th Avenue over SR 101L carry?

About 16,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th Avenue over SR 101L?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Avenue over SR 101L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.