US Bridges

US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over Atsf Railroad

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.8 MI E JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 00894

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,339
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over Atsf Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over Atsf Railroad in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 8,339 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,349 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 35 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
CrossesAtsf Railroad
Location1.8 MI E JCT SR 74
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8431, -112.6112
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,339 (2021)
Projected traffic8,349 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over Atsf Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over Atsf Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over Atsf Railroad carry?

About 8,339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over Atsf Railroad?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 Wb; FAP 022 over Atsf Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.