US Bridges

SR202/RED Mt over Cap Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.14 MI N of US60 · Structure no. 02827

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,382
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR202/RED Mt over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR202/RED Mt 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 74,382 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,392 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 272 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR202/RED Mt
CrossesCap Canal
Location3.14 MI N of US60
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4279, -111.6363
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width272 ft (82.9 m)
Roadway width190 ft (57.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,382 (2022)
Projected traffic74,392 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR202/RED Mt over Cap Canal built?

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

What condition is SR202/RED Mt 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR202/RED Mt over Cap Canal carry?

About 74,382 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR202/RED Mt over Cap Canal?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 272 ft wide.

Who owns SR202/RED Mt over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.