US Bridges

SR 101L SB over Bell RD

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7.0 MI E JCT SR 51 · Structure no. 02511

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,485
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101L SB over Bell RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 101L SB over Bell RD in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 63,485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,495 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 101L SB
CrossesBell RD
Location7.0 MI E JCT SR 51
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6401, -111.8906
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 rating94 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,485 (2023)
Projected traffic63,495 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over Bell RD built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101L SB over Bell RD 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 SB over Bell RD carry?

About 63,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 101L SB over Bell RD?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101L SB over Bell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.