Happy Valley Road over Skunk Creek
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · Happy Valley RD W/O I-17 · Structure no. 10527
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 505 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,201
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Happy Valley Road over Skunk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Happy Valley Road over Skunk Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22,201 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,211 by 2039. The structure is 505 ft (154 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Happy Valley Road over Skunk Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Happy Valley Road 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Happy Valley Road over Skunk Creek carry?
About 22,201 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Happy Valley Road over Skunk Creek?
The structure is 505 ft (154 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Happy Valley Road over Skunk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.