US Bridges

Thomas Road EB over SR 202L

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · E Gilbert RD / N Mcdowell · Structure no. 02627

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
700 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Road EB over SR 202L is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Thomas Road EB over SR 202L in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2038. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Road EB
CrossesSR 202L
LocationE Gilbert RD / N Mcdowell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.48097, -111.76933
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2018)
Projected traffic147 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Thomas Road EB over SR 202L built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Road EB over SR 202L 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 Thomas Road EB over SR 202L carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Thomas Road EB over SR 202L?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Road EB over SR 202L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.