US Bridges

New River RD over Skunk Creek

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.75 MI N/Venado DR · Structure no. 10021

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,707
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New River RD over Skunk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying New River RD over Skunk Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,717 by 2040. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesNew River RD
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location0.75 MI N/Venado DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.90708, -112.08389
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,707 (2020)
Projected traffic2,717 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 New River RD over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is New River RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does New River RD over Skunk Creek carry?

About 2,707 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New River RD over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns New River RD over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.