44th Street NB over Salt River
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 1.0 MI N of University DR · Structure no. 10662
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,272 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,612
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
44th Street NB over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 44th Street NB over Salt River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,612 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,622 by 2039. The structure is 1,272 ft (387.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 44th Street NB over Salt River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is 44th Street NB over Salt River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 44th Street NB over Salt River carry?
About 18,612 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is 44th Street NB over Salt River?
The structure is 1,272 ft (387.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns 44th Street NB over Salt River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.