US Bridges

Term 3 S Park Entr over Sky Harbor Blvd WB

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · Sky Harbor Airport Term 3 · Structure no. 08530

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Term 3 S Park Entr over Sky Harbor Blvd WB is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Term 3 S Park Entr 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTerm 3 S Park Entr
CrossesSky Harbor Blvd WB
LocationSky Harbor Airport Term 3
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4349, -112.007
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Term 3 S Park Entr over Sky Harbor Blvd WB built?

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

What condition is Term 3 S Park Entr 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 Term 3 S Park Entr over Sky Harbor Blvd WB carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Term 3 S Park Entr over Sky Harbor Blvd WB?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Term 3 S Park Entr over Sky Harbor Blvd WB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.