US Bridges

US 60 & RR over Loop 101 Drain Chnl

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 200 E JCT L101 · Structure no. 06835

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,128
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 & RR over Loop 101 Drain Chnl is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 & RR over Loop 101 Drain Chnl in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 113,128 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,944 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 60 & RR
CrossesLoop 101 Drain Chnl
Location200 E JCT L101
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5938, -112.259
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,128 (2019)
Projected traffic139,944 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 & RR over Loop 101 Drain Chnl built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 & RR over Loop 101 Drain Chnl 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 US 60 & RR over Loop 101 Drain Chnl carry?

About 113,128 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 60 & RR over Loop 101 Drain Chnl?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 60 & RR over Loop 101 Drain Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.