SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · RT143 MP 0.4 · Structure no. 20220
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,278
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 42,278 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,288 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2 built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2 carry?
About 42,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.