US Bridges

University Drive over SR 202L

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Maricopa County, Arizona · L202/UNIVERSTY Drive-Mesa · Structure no. 02842

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Drive over SR 202L is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying University Drive over SR 202L 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 24,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,820 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Drive
CrossesSR 202L
LocationL202/UNIVERSTY Drive-Mesa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.42375, -111.63611
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,810 (2024)
Projected traffic24,820 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 University Drive over SR 202L built?

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

What condition is University Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does University Drive over SR 202L carry?

About 24,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is University Drive over SR 202L?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns University Drive over SR 202L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.