US Bridges

Raintree Drive over SR 101L

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1/2 MI N of Thunderbird · Structure no. 02501

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,984
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raintree Drive over SR 101L is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Raintree Drive 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 19,984 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,994 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRaintree Drive
CrossesSR 101L
Location1/2 MI N of Thunderbird
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6183, -111.8917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,984 (2023)
Projected traffic19,994 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Raintree Drive over SR 101L built?

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

What condition is Raintree Drive 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 Raintree Drive over SR 101L carry?

About 19,984 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Raintree Drive over SR 101L?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Raintree Drive over SR 101L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.