Carefree Highway over Skunk Creek
FairMaricopa County, Arizona · 0.62 MI E of I-17 · Structure no. 10170
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 403 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,703
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carefree Highway over Skunk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carefree Highway over Skunk Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 36,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,713 by 2041. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Carefree Highway over Skunk Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carefree Highway 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Carefree Highway over Skunk Creek carry?
About 36,703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Carefree Highway over Skunk Creek?
The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Carefree Highway over Skunk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.