US Bridges

US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over New River

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 11.9 MI W JCT I 17 · Structure no. 00314

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,868
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over New River in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 103 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 27,868 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,878 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 Wb; FAP 022
CrossesNew River
Location11.9 MI W JCT I 17
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.595, -112.2631
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,868 (2022)
Projected traffic27,878 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over New River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over New River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over New River carry?

About 27,868 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over New River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.