US Bridges

SR 101L over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.62 MI E 56th St. · Structure no. 07048

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
157,661
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101L over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 101L over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 157,661 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,671 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101L
CrossesWash
Location0.62 MI E 56th St.
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.66375, -111.95047
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic157,661 (2021)
Projected traffic157,671 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101L over Wash built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101L over Wash 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 101L over Wash carry?

About 157,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 101L over Wash?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 101L over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.