US Bridges

SR 202L over Cap Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · Power/L 202 · Structure no. 02826

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
943 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
23,320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202L over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 202L over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 23,320 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,330 by 2042. The structure is 943 ft (287.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 202L
CrossesCap Canal
LocationPower/L 202
RouteState Highway 202
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.47189, -111.68283
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length943 ft (287.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,320 (2022)
Projected traffic23,330 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202L over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

About 23,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 202L over Cap Canal?

The structure is 943 ft (287.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 202L over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.