US Bridges

US 60 over Pinal Creek

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 3.3 MI E JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 00549

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Pinal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 over Pinal Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 16,320 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,330 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesPinal Creek
Location3.3 MI E JCT SR 188
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3973, -110.7899
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,320 (2024)
Projected traffic16,330 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Pinal Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Pinal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Pinal Creek carry?

About 16,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Pinal Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Pinal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.