US Bridges

Utopia Ramp D over Ramp N-W

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · SE Corner of Ti · Structure no. 02139

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,912
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utopia Ramp D over Ramp N-W is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Utopia Ramp D over Ramp N-W in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,912 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,922 by 2039. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUtopia Ramp D
CrossesRamp N-W
LocationSE Corner of Ti
RouteInterstate 17
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6639, -112.1133
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,912 (2019)
Projected traffic5,922 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Utopia Ramp D over Ramp N-W built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utopia Ramp D over Ramp N-W 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Utopia Ramp D over Ramp N-W carry?

About 5,912 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Utopia Ramp D over Ramp N-W?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Utopia Ramp D over Ramp N-W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.