US Bridges

SR 101L over Wash

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Maricopa County, Arizona · 6.4 MI E JCT SR 51 · Structure no. 07092

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
144,759
2022 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 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 144,759 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,769 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101L
CrossesWash
Location6.4 MI E JCT SR 51
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.64972, -111.89578
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 inspectionNovember 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 length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic144,759 (2022)
Projected traffic144,769 by 2042
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 SR 101L over Wash built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 101L over Wash carry?

About 144,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 101L over Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 101L over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.