US Bridges

Paradise Lane over Skunk Creek

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI W of 75th Ave. · Structure no. 10382

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,141
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Lane over Skunk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paradise Lane over Skunk Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParadise Lane
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location0.1 MI W of 75th Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6345, -112.2221
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,141 (2024)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Paradise Lane over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Lane over Skunk Creek carry?

About 5,141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Lane over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Lane over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.