US Bridges

US 60; FAP 026 over Little Colorado River

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 2.3 MI E JCT US 180 · Structure no. 00414

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60; FAP 026 over Little Colorado River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60; FAP 026 over Little Colorado River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 3,438 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,448 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60; FAP 026
CrossesLittle Colorado River
Location2.3 MI E JCT US 180
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.1468, -109.2948
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,438 (2022)
Projected traffic3,448 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60; FAP 026 over Little Colorado River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60; FAP 026 over Little Colorado River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 60; FAP 026 over Little Colorado River carry?

About 3,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 60; FAP 026 over Little Colorado River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60; FAP 026 over Little Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.