US Bridges

Mesa Drive over Loop 202

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3 MI East of SR 101 · Structure no. 02565

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Drive over Loop 202 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mesa Drive over Loop 202 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2039. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMesa Drive
CrossesLoop 202
Location3 MI East of SR 101
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4653, -111.8224
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2019)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mesa Drive over Loop 202 built?

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

What condition is Mesa Drive over Loop 202 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mesa Drive over Loop 202 carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Drive over Loop 202?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa Drive over Loop 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.