US Bridges

US 60 over Carrizo Creek

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 12.6 MI W JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 01702

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
461 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Carrizo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Carrizo Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 3,004 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,014 by 2042. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesCarrizo Creek
Location12.6 MI W JCT SR 73
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.9842, -110.2812
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,004 (2022)
Projected traffic3,014 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Carrizo Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Carrizo Creek 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 Carrizo Creek carry?

About 3,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Carrizo Creek?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Carrizo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.