US Bridges

Dhov Ramp over NB 48th Street

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At Beginning of Route 143 · Structure no. 20242

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,787
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dhov Ramp over NB 48th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dhov Ramp over NB 48th Street in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,787 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,797 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDhov Ramp
CrossesNB 48th Street
LocationAt Beginning of Route 143
RouteState Highway 143
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4117, -111.9786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,787 (2022)
Projected traffic5,797 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Dhov Ramp over NB 48th Street built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dhov Ramp over NB 48th Street 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 Dhov Ramp over NB 48th Street carry?

About 5,787 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dhov Ramp over NB 48th Street?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Dhov Ramp over NB 48th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.