US Bridges

SR 101L WB over Tatum Blvd

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.3 MI E JCT SR 51 · Structure no. 02475

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,721
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101L WB over Tatum Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 101L WB over Tatum Blvd 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 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 79,721 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,731 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 101L WB
CrossesTatum Blvd
Location1.3 MI E JCT SR 51
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6731, -111.978
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,721 (2023)
Projected traffic79,731 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 SR 101L WB over Tatum Blvd built?

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

What condition is SR 101L WB over Tatum Blvd 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 SR 101L WB over Tatum Blvd carry?

About 79,721 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 101L WB over Tatum Blvd?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101L WB over Tatum Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.