S 44th Street over Tempe Drain
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI S of University DR · Structure no. 08854
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,685
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 44th Street over Tempe Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S 44th Street over Tempe Drain in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 2,685 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,695 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S 44th Street over Tempe Drain built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 44th Street over Tempe Drain 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does S 44th Street over Tempe Drain carry?
About 2,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is S 44th Street over Tempe Drain?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns S 44th Street over Tempe Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.