US Bridges

101L WB over 56th Street

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.4 MI E JCT SR 51 · Structure no. 02543

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89,543
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

101L WB over 56th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 101L WB over 56th Street 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 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 89,543 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,553 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Carries101L WB
Crosses56th Street
Location2.4 MI E JCT SR 51
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6681, -111.9604
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,543 (2023)
Projected traffic89,553 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 101L WB over 56th Street built?

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

What condition is 101L WB over 56th Street 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 101L WB over 56th Street carry?

About 89,543 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 101L WB over 56th Street?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns 101L WB over 56th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.