SR 143 over Salt River
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 1.37 MI to JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02182
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,161 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 93,422
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 143 over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 143 over Salt River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 93,422 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,432 by 2042. The structure is 1,161 ft (353.9 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 143 over Salt River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is SR 143 over Salt River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 143 over Salt River carry?
About 93,422 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 143 over Salt River?
The structure is 1,161 ft (353.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.
Who owns SR 143 over Salt River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.