US Bridges

Bell Road over Skunk Creek

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E JCT 75th Ave · Structure no. 09124

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
38,142
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Skunk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bell Road over Skunk Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 38,142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,152 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Road
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT 75th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6383, -112.2137
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,142 (2024)
Projected traffic38,152 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Bell Road over Skunk Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Road over Skunk Creek carry?

About 38,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.