US Bridges

SR 202 WB over 48th Street

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.45 MI E JCT I 10 & · Structure no. 02327

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 WB over 48th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 202 WB over 48th Street in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 72,523 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,533 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 202 WB
Crosses48th Street
Location3.45 MI E JCT I 10 &
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4572, -111.9787
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,523 (2021)
Projected traffic72,533 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SR 202 WB over 48th Street built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 202 WB over 48th 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 202 WB over 48th Street carry?

About 72,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 WB over 48th Street?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 202 WB over 48th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.