US Bridges

Loop 202 over SR 87

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Est 3.25 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 02491

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73,916
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 202 over SR 87 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 202 over SR 87 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 73,916 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,926 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 171 ft wide.

CarriesLoop 202
CrossesSR 87
LocationEst 3.25 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4551, -111.84
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width171 ft (52.1 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,916 (2022)
Projected traffic73,926 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 Loop 202 over SR 87 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Loop 202 over SR 87 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 202 over SR 87 carry?

About 73,916 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Loop 202 over SR 87?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 202 over SR 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.