US Bridges

SR 143 (hohokam) over Van Buren Street

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.65 MI N of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02155

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 143 (hohokam) over Van Buren Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 143 (hohokam) over Van Buren Street in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,967 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,977 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 143 (hohokam)
CrossesVan Buren Street
Location2.65 MI N of JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 143
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4509, -111.9825
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,967 (2023)
Projected traffic12,977 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 143 (hohokam) over Van Buren Street built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 143 (hohokam) over Van Buren 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 143 (hohokam) over Van Buren Street carry?

About 12,967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 143 (hohokam) over Van Buren Street?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 143 (hohokam) over Van Buren Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.