US Bridges

48th Street over Arizona Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · .2 MI N Ind Sch RD · Structure no. 08496

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,434
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

48th Street over Arizona Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 48th Street over Arizona Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,434 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,444 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries48th Street
CrossesArizona Canal
Location.2 MI N Ind Sch RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4963, -111.9773
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,434 (2014)
Projected traffic5,444 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 48th Street over Arizona Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48th Street over Arizona Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 48th Street over Arizona Canal carry?

About 5,434 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 48th Street over Arizona Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 48th Street over Arizona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.