US Bridges

44th Street over EB Sky Harbor Blvd Rmp

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.77 MI S of Washington · Structure no. 10670

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,652
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Street over EB Sky Harbor Blvd Rmp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 44th Street over EB Sky Harbor Blvd Rmp 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 19,652 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,662 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries44th Street
CrossesEB Sky Harbor Blvd Rmp
Location0.77 MI S of Washington
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.437, -111.9843
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,652 (2020)
Projected traffic19,662 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 44th Street over EB Sky Harbor Blvd Rmp built?

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

What condition is 44th Street over EB Sky Harbor Blvd Rmp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 44th Street over EB Sky Harbor Blvd Rmp carry?

About 19,652 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 44th Street over EB Sky Harbor Blvd Rmp?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Street over EB Sky Harbor Blvd Rmp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.