US Bridges

US 60 over Pinal Creek

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 1.4 MI W JCT US 70 · Structure no. 01785

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,297
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Pinal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 60 over Pinal Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 16,297 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,307 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesPinal Creek
Location1.4 MI W JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3952, -110.78886
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,297 (2024)
Projected traffic16,307 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Pinal Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 16,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Pinal Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Pinal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.