US Bridges

Ramp E-S over WB Sky Harbor Blvd

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W of JCT SR 143 · Structure no. 10667

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,109
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E-S over WB Sky Harbor Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp E-S over WB Sky Harbor Blvd 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 2,109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,119 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp E-S
CrossesWB Sky Harbor Blvd
Location0.5 MI W of JCT SR 143
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4362, -111.9836
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,109 (2021)
Projected traffic2,119 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 E-S over WB Sky Harbor Blvd built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp E-S over WB Sky Harbor Blvd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp E-S over WB Sky Harbor Blvd carry?

About 2,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E-S over WB Sky Harbor Blvd?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E-S over WB Sky Harbor Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.