US Bridges

SR 101L over 32nd ST

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1 MI E Cave Cr/Beardsley · Structure no. 02540

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96,704
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101L over 32nd ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 101L over 32nd ST in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 96,704 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,714 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101L
Crosses32nd ST
Location1 MI E Cave Cr/Beardsley
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6728, -112.0138
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,704 (2023)
Projected traffic96,714 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 over 32nd ST built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 101L over 32nd ST 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 32nd ST carry?

About 96,704 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 101L over 32nd ST?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101L over 32nd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.