US Bridges

West Service Ramp over Airport Return Ramp

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · East of Terminal 4 · Structure no. 07967

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Service Ramp over Airport Return Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying West Service Ramp over Airport Return Ramp 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Service Ramp
CrossesAirport Return Ramp
LocationEast of Terminal 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4358, -111.9912
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Service Ramp over Airport Return Ramp built?

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

What condition is West Service Ramp over Airport Return Ramp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does West Service Ramp over Airport Return Ramp carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Service Ramp over Airport Return Ramp?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Service Ramp over Airport Return Ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.