US Bridges

Ramp S-W over SB Frontage Road

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI N of L101/L202 · Structure no. 02617

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,921
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp S-W over SB Frontage Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp S-W over SB Frontage Road in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,921 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,931 by 2042. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRamp S-W
CrossesSB Frontage Road
Location0.25 MI N of L101/L202
RouteState Highway 101
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2952, -111.8941
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,921 (2023)
Projected traffic17,931 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ramp S-W over SB Frontage Road built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp S-W over SB Frontage Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp S-W over SB Frontage Road carry?

About 17,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp S-W over SB Frontage Road?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp S-W over SB Frontage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.