40th Street over Tempe Drain
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.42 MI S of University · Structure no. 11379
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,294
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
40th Street over Tempe Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40th Street over Tempe Drain in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 13,294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,304 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 40th Street over Tempe Drain built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 40th 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does 40th Street over Tempe Drain carry?
About 13,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 40th Street over Tempe Drain?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns 40th Street over Tempe Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.