US Bridges

Lateral 9.5 Canal over SR 101L

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E of Price · Structure no. 02522

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lateral 9.5 Canal over SR 101L is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lateral 9.5 Canal over SR 101L 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLateral 9.5 Canal
CrossesSR 101L
Location0.3 MI E of Price
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3565, -111.8944
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2025)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lateral 9.5 Canal over SR 101L built?

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

What condition is Lateral 9.5 Canal 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 Lateral 9.5 Canal over SR 101L carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Lateral 9.5 Canal 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lateral 9.5 Canal over SR 101L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.