US Bridges

Loop 101 & Ramps over 101 Drain Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7.74 MI N JCT I-10 · Structure no. 06825

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
131,758
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 101 & Ramps over 101 Drain Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Loop 101 & Ramps over 101 Drain Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 131,758 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,328 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLoop 101 & Ramps
Crosses101 Drain Channel
Location7.74 MI N JCT I-10
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5477, -112.2706
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,758 (2019)
Projected traffic169,328 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 101 & Ramps over 101 Drain Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 101 & Ramps over 101 Drain Channel 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 2021.

How much traffic does Loop 101 & Ramps over 101 Drain Channel carry?

About 131,758 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loop 101 & Ramps over 101 Drain Channel?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Loop 101 & Ramps over 101 Drain Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.