US Bridges

SR 101L over Camelback Walk

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2 MI S of Cactus RD · Structure no. 02484

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176,139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101L over Camelback Walk is a concrete frame carrying SR 101L over Camelback Walk in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 29 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 176,139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,149 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 101L
CrossesCamelback Walk
Location2 MI S of Cactus RD
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5718, -111.8898
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.3 m)
Roadway width187 ft (57.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,139 (2023)
Projected traffic176,149 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Camelback Walk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 101L over Camelback Walk 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 over Camelback Walk carry?

About 176,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 101L over Camelback Walk?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101L over Camelback Walk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.