US Bridges

US 60; FAP 022 over Grand Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.1 MI W JCT I 17 · Structure no. 00178

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,169
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60; FAP 022 over Grand Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60; FAP 022 over Grand Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 88 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 20,169 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,179 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60; FAP 022
CrossesGrand Canal
Location1.1 MI W JCT I 17
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4892, -112.1275
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck35 ft (10.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,169 (2022)
Projected traffic20,179 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60; FAP 022 over Grand Canal built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 60; FAP 022 over Grand Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 60; FAP 022 over Grand Canal carry?

About 20,169 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60; FAP 022 over Grand Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 60; FAP 022 over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.