US Bridges

48th Street over L202 & Ramps S-W & E-N

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · West of I 10 · Structure no. 02728

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
397 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,018
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

48th Street over L202 & Ramps S-W & E-N is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 48th Street over L202 & Ramps S-W & E-N in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,028 by 2040. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries48th Street
CrossesL202 & Ramps S-W & E-N
LocationWest of I 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.29458, -111.98042
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,018 (2020)
Projected traffic3,028 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 48th Street over L202 & Ramps S-W & E-N built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48th Street over L202 & Ramps S-W & E-N 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 48th Street over L202 & Ramps S-W & E-N carry?

About 3,018 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 48th Street over L202 & Ramps S-W & E-N?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 48th Street over L202 & Ramps S-W & E-N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.