US Bridges

SR 303L over Northern Ave

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 6 Miles N of I-10 · Structure no. 20006

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,539
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303L over Northern Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 303L over Northern Ave in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 29,539 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,549 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesSR 303L
CrossesNorthern Ave
Location6 Miles N of I-10
RouteState Highway 303
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5514, -112.4181
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,539 (2021)
Projected traffic29,549 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 303L over Northern Ave built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 303L over Northern Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 303L over Northern Ave carry?

About 29,539 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 303L over Northern Ave?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303L over Northern Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.