US Bridges

Ramp SW Overpass over 44 Street (old SR 153)

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.82 MI S of Washington · Structure no. 10041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,647
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp SW Overpass over 44 Street (old SR 153) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp SW Overpass over 44 Street (old SR 153) in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,647 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,657 by 2040. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp SW Overpass
Crosses44 Street (old SR 153)
Location0.82 MI S of Washington
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4358, -111.9868
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
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,647 (2020)
Projected traffic4,657 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp SW Overpass over 44 Street (old SR 153) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp SW Overpass over 44 Street (old SR 153) 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 Ramp SW Overpass over 44 Street (old SR 153) carry?

About 4,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp SW Overpass over 44 Street (old SR 153)?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp SW Overpass over 44 Street (old SR 153)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.