Union Hills DR over Skunk Creek
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W JCT 59th Ave · Structure no. 08948
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 348 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,152
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Hills DR over Skunk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Hills DR over Skunk Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 18,152 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,162 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Union Hills DR over Skunk Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Hills DR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Union Hills DR over Skunk Creek carry?
About 18,152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Hills DR over Skunk Creek?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns Union Hills DR over Skunk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.