US Bridges

SR 101L over Grand Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 130 N of Bethany Home RD · Structure no. 02866

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101L over Grand Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 101L over Grand 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101L
CrossesGrand Canal
Location130 N of Bethany Home RD
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5231, -112.2685
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SR 101L over Grand Canal built?

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

What condition is SR 101L over Grand 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 101L over Grand Canal carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 101L over Grand Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101L over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.