US Bridges

Sl 202 over 44th Street

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.2 MI E of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02140

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140,136
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 202 over 44th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sl 202 over 44th Street in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 36 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 140,136 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,146 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 143 ft wide.

CarriesSl 202
Crosses44th Street
Location3.2 MI E of JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4586, -111.9874
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,136 (2022)
Projected traffic140,146 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 Sl 202 over 44th Street built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Sl 202 over 44th Street 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sl 202 over 44th Street carry?

About 140,136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sl 202 over 44th Street?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 202 over 44th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.