I-17 SB over Skunk Creek
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 4.2-MI. N of I-17/101L · Structure no. 02871
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,984
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-17 SB over Skunk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-17 SB over Skunk Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,984 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,994 by 2039. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-17 SB over Skunk Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-17 SB over Skunk Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-17 SB over Skunk Creek carry?
About 2,984 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is I-17 SB over Skunk Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns I-17 SB over Skunk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.