48th Street over Grand Canal
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.37 MI S of Washington · Structure no. 10404
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Street over Grand Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 48th Street over Grand Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48th Street over Grand Canal built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th Street over Grand 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 2023.
How much traffic does 48th Street over Grand Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 48th Street over Grand Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 48th Street over Grand Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.