US Bridges

Black Mtn Blvd over Loop 101

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · W of L101/SR51 Junc · Structure no. 20097

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,053 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,543
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Mtn Blvd over Loop 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Mtn Blvd over Loop 101 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,543 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,553 by 2039. The structure is 1,053 ft (321 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlack Mtn Blvd
CrossesLoop 101
LocationW of L101/SR51 Junc
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6738, -112.0051
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,053 ft (321 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,543 (2019)
Projected traffic4,553 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Black Mtn Blvd over Loop 101 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Mtn Blvd over Loop 101 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Black Mtn Blvd over Loop 101 carry?

About 4,543 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Black Mtn Blvd over Loop 101?

The structure is 1,053 ft (321 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Black Mtn Blvd over Loop 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.