US Bridges

303L SB over Waddell RD

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 5 MI S of US 60 JCT · Structure no. 02988

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,347
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

303L SB over Waddell RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 303L SB over Waddell RD in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,347 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,357 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Carries303L SB
CrossesWaddell RD
Location5 MI S of US 60 JCT
RouteState Highway 303
StateArizona
Coordinates33.60942, -112.41825
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,347 (2022)
Projected traffic34,357 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 303L SB over Waddell RD built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 303L SB over Waddell RD 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 303L SB over Waddell RD carry?

About 34,347 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 303L SB over Waddell RD?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns 303L SB over Waddell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.