US Bridges

US60WB; FAP 022 over Beardsley Flood Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 19.0 MI East of JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 00472

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,990
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US60WB; FAP 022 over Beardsley Flood Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying US60WB; FAP 022 over Beardsley Flood Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 9,990 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,010 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS60WB; FAP 022
CrossesBeardsley Flood Channel
Location19.0 MI East of JCT SR 74
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.68472, -112.40917
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,990 (2021)
Projected traffic10,010 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US60WB; FAP 022 over Beardsley Flood Channel built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US60WB; FAP 022 over Beardsley Flood Channel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US60WB; FAP 022 over Beardsley Flood Channel carry?

About 9,990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US60WB; FAP 022 over Beardsley Flood Channel?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US60WB; FAP 022 over Beardsley Flood Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.