US Bridges

Higley Road over 202 Loop Santan Freeway

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · JCT Higley/Santan · Structure no. 02779

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,036
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higley Road over 202 Loop Santan Freeway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Higley Road over 202 Loop Santan Freeway in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 28,036 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,046 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHigley Road
Crosses202 Loop Santan Freeway
LocationJCT Higley/Santan
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.32789, -111.72125
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,036 (2024)
Projected traffic28,046 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Higley Road over 202 Loop Santan Freeway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Higley Road over 202 Loop Santan Freeway 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 Higley Road over 202 Loop Santan Freeway carry?

About 28,036 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Higley Road over 202 Loop Santan Freeway?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Higley Road over 202 Loop Santan Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.