US Bridges

48th ST over North Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.12 MI N. JCT SR 202L · Structure no. 07075

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,626
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

48th ST over North Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 48th ST over North Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,626 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,636 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries48th ST
CrossesNorth Channel
Location0.12 MI N. JCT SR 202L
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.29644, -111.98039
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,626 (2022)
Projected traffic5,636 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 48th ST over North Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48th ST over North Channel 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 2022.

How much traffic does 48th ST over North Channel carry?

About 5,626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 48th ST over North Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 48th ST over North Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.