US Bridges

Sl 202 over Equipment Pass

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.28 MI W of Alma School · Structure no. 02887

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98,075
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 202 over Equipment Pass is a concrete frame carrying Sl 202 over Equipment Pass in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 98,075 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,085 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 202
CrossesEquipment Pass
Location0.28 MI W of Alma School
RouteState Highway 202
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4353, -111.8803
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width193 ft (58.8 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,075 (2022)
Projected traffic98,085 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 202 over Equipment Pass built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 202 over Equipment Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 202 over Equipment Pass carry?

About 98,075 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sl 202 over Equipment Pass?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 202 over Equipment Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.