US Bridges

Skousen RD over Pima Lateral Canal

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 100 Ft S JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 11181

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,510
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skousen RD over Pima Lateral Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Skousen RD over Pima Lateral Canal in Pinal 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSkousen RD
CrossesPima Lateral Canal
Location100 Ft S JCT SR 87
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.002, -111.5586
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2021)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Skousen RD over Pima Lateral Canal built?

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

What condition is Skousen RD over Pima Lateral Canal 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 Skousen RD over Pima Lateral Canal carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skousen RD over Pima Lateral Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Skousen RD over Pima Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.