US Bridges

SR 101L over Cave Creek Road

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · SE Deer Valley & 16th · Structure no. 02471

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282,818
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101L over Cave Creek Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 101L over Cave Creek Road in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 24 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 282,818 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 282,828 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 143 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 101L
CrossesCave Creek Road
LocationSE Deer Valley & 16th
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6712, -112.0351
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.7 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282,818 (2023)
Projected traffic282,828 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR 101L over Cave Creek Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 101L over Cave Creek Road 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 SR 101L over Cave Creek Road carry?

About 282,818 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 101L over Cave Creek Road?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101L over Cave Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.