US Bridges

L202 over Rid Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S/Buckeye RD · Structure no. 20193

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,838
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L202 over Rid Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L202 over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,838 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,848 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesL202
CrossesRid Canal
Location0.5 MI S/Buckeye RD
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4298, -112.1865
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,838 (2012)
Projected traffic7,848 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L202 over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is L202 over Rid Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does L202 over Rid Canal carry?

About 7,838 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is L202 over Rid Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns L202 over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.