US Bridges

Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.16 MI W of SR 143 · Structure no. 10666

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,281
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 42,281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,291 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSky Harbor Blvd EB
CrossesSky Harbor Blvd WB
Location0.16 MI W of SR 143
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4365, -111.9823
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,281 (2023)
Projected traffic42,291 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB carry?

About 42,281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sky Harbor Blvd EB over Sky Harbor Blvd WB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.