US Bridges

US 60 over Mallory Draw

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 12.7 MI E JCT US 180 · Structure no. 02605

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,966
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Mallory Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Mallory Draw in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,966 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,976 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesMallory Draw
Location12.7 MI E JCT US 180
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates34.2428, -109.51815
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,966 (2022)
Projected traffic1,976 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Mallory Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Mallory Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Mallory Draw carry?

About 1,966 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Mallory Draw?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Mallory Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.