US Bridges

Cooper Road NB over Santan Freeway (202L)

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Cooper RD /L 202 Chandler · Structure no. 02674

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Road NB over Santan Freeway (202L) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cooper Road NB over Santan Freeway (202L) in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,610 by 2038. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Road NB
CrossesSantan Freeway (202L)
LocationCooper RD /L 202 Chandler
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2824, -111.8068
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2018)
Projected traffic23,610 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
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 Cooper Road NB over Santan Freeway (202L) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Road NB over Santan Freeway (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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Road NB over Santan Freeway (202L) carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Road NB over Santan Freeway (202L)?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Road NB over Santan Freeway (202L)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.