US Bridges

Loop 101 over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 6.1 MI E JCT SR 51 · Structure no. 07089

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
148,860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 101 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Loop 101 over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 148,860 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,870 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLoop 101
CrossesWash
Location6.1 MI E JCT SR 51
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.65162, -111.89851
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 2024
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic148,860 (2018)
Projected traffic148,870 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop 101 over Wash built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop 101 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 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 101 over Wash carry?

About 148,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Loop 101 over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Loop 101 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.