US Bridges

SR 85; Ramp C over SR 85; Ramp B

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · JCT SR 85 · Structure no. 01727

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,048
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85; Ramp C over SR 85; Ramp B is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 85; Ramp C over SR 85; Ramp B in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 4,048 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,058 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85; Ramp C
CrossesSR 85; Ramp B
LocationJCT SR 85
RouteInterstate 10
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.429, -112.6245
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,048 (2021)
Projected traffic4,058 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85; Ramp C over SR 85; Ramp B built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85; Ramp C over SR 85; Ramp B 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 85; Ramp C over SR 85; Ramp B carry?

About 4,048 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 85; Ramp C over SR 85; Ramp B?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85; Ramp C over SR 85; Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.