US Bridges

Alma School Road over SR 202L

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1 MI Eof Dobson RD & 202L · Structure no. 02692

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alma School Road over SR 202L is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alma School Road over SR 202L in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 41,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,710 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlma School Road
CrossesSR 202L
Location1 MI Eof Dobson RD & 202L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2866, -111.8588
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,700 (2019)
Projected traffic41,710 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alma School Road over SR 202L built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alma School Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Alma School Road over SR 202L carry?

About 41,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alma School Road over SR 202L?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Alma School Road over SR 202L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.