US Bridges

SR 202L over South Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 8.3 M E L101/6.5 M N US60 · Structure no. 02629

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95,418
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202L over South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 202L over South Canal 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 95,418 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,428 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 202L
CrossesSouth Canal
Location8.3 M E L101/6.5 M N US60
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.48049, -111.74811
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.4 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,418 (2022)
Projected traffic95,428 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202L over South Canal built?

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

What condition is SR 202L over South Canal 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 SR 202L over South Canal carry?

About 95,418 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 202L over South Canal?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns SR 202L over South Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.