US Bridges

Sl 202 E Papago over SR 143 Hohokam

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.88 MI N JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02160

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
78,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 202 E Papago over SR 143 Hohokam is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sl 202 E Papago over SR 143 Hohokam in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 78,171 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,181 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSl 202 E Papago
CrossesSR 143 Hohokam
Location2.88 MI N JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 202
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4581, -111.9837
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,171 (2023)
Projected traffic78,181 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 Sl 202 E Papago over SR 143 Hohokam built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Sl 202 E Papago over SR 143 Hohokam 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 Sl 202 E Papago over SR 143 Hohokam carry?

About 78,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sl 202 E Papago over SR 143 Hohokam?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 202 E Papago over SR 143 Hohokam?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.