US Bridges

Sl 202 (e Papago) over SR 143 (hohokam)

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.88 MI N of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02161

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79,477
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, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 79,477 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,487 by 2042. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 202 (e Papago)
CrossesSR 143 (hohokam)
Location2.88 MI N of JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 202
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4584, -111.9839
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,477 (2023)
Projected traffic79,487 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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.

What condition is Sl 202 (e Papago) over SR 143 (hohokam) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 202 (e Papago) over SR 143 (hohokam) carry?

About 79,477 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 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 202 (e Papago) over SR 143 (hohokam)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.