US Bridges

Wahalla Lane over Skunk Creek

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · East of 46th Ave · Structure no. 08990

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wahalla Lane over Skunk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wahalla Lane 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWahalla Lane
CrossesSkunk Creek
LocationEast of 46th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6672, -112.1584
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2016)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wahalla Lane over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wahalla Lane 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does Wahalla Lane over Skunk Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wahalla Lane over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Wahalla Lane over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.