US Bridges

SR143 over NB 48th Street

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At Beginning of Route 143 · Structure no. 20243

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199,553
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR143 over NB 48th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR143 over NB 48th Street 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 199,553 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 213,274 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR143
CrossesNB 48th Street
LocationAt Beginning of Route 143
RouteState Highway 143
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4139, -111.9786
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199,553 (2023)
Projected traffic213,274 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR143 over NB 48th Street built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR143 over NB 48th Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR143 over NB 48th Street carry?

About 199,553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR143 over NB 48th Street?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR143 over NB 48th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.