US Bridges

Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.73 MI E of 24th Street · Structure no. 08509

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,781
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,781 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,791 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSky Harbor Blvd EB
CrossesSky Harbor Blvd WB
Location0.73 MI E of 24th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4373, -112.0221
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,781 (2020)
Projected traffic24,791 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB carry?

About 24,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.