51st Avenue over Skunk Creek
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.50 MI N of Union Hills · Structure no. 07921
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,729
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
51st Avenue over Skunk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 51st Avenue over Skunk Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 22,729 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,739 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 51st Avenue over Skunk Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is 51st Avenue 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does 51st Avenue over Skunk Creek carry?
About 22,729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 51st Avenue over Skunk Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns 51st Avenue over Skunk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.