US Bridges

US 60 over Pinto Creek

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 8.8 MI W JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 20077

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
696 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Pinto Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Pinto Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8,079 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,089 by 2042. The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60
CrossesPinto Creek
Location8.8 MI W JCT SR 88
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3622, -110.9568
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length696 ft (212.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,079 (2022)
Projected traffic8,089 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pinto Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Pinto 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Pinto Creek carry?

About 8,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Pinto Creek?

The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Pinto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.