US Bridges

SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · RT143 MP 0.4 · Structure no. 20221

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,652
2022 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 2022, so it is 3 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 44,652 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,662 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 143
CrossesTempe Drain #2
LocationRT143 MP 0.4
RouteState Highway 143
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4167, -111.9781
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,652 (2022)
Projected traffic44,662 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2 carry?

About 44,652 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% 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 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 143 over Tempe Drain #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.