US Bridges

Sl 202 over Southern Ave

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · JCT Red-Mountain/Southern · Structure no. 02796

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,885
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 202 over Southern Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sl 202 over Southern Ave 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 8,885 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,895 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSl 202
CrossesSouthern Ave
LocationJCT Red-Mountain/Southern
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.39356, -111.6454
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,885 (2023)
Projected traffic8,895 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sl 202 over Southern Ave built?

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

What condition is Sl 202 over Southern Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 202 over Southern Ave carry?

About 8,885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sl 202 over Southern Ave?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 202 over Southern Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.