US Bridges

Sonoran Desert Dr. over Skunk Creek

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI E of I-17 · Structure no. 11339

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
608 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,252
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoran Desert Dr. over Skunk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sonoran Desert Dr. over Skunk Creek in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,252 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,262 by 2042. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesSonoran Desert Dr.
CrossesSkunk Creek
Location0.25 MI E of I-17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7692, -112.125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length608 ft (185.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,252 (2023)
Projected traffic10,262 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sonoran Desert Dr. over Skunk Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonoran Desert Dr. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sonoran Desert Dr. over Skunk Creek carry?

About 10,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sonoran Desert Dr. over Skunk Creek?

The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Sonoran Desert Dr. over Skunk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.