US Bridges

Price Road South over US 60

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.42 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01791

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,653
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price Road South over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Price Road South over US 60 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10,653 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,663 by 2039. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrice Road South
CrossesUS 60
Location4.42 MI E JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 101
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3854, -111.8924
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,653 (2019)
Projected traffic10,663 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Price Road South over US 60 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price Road South over US 60 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 Price Road South over US 60 carry?

About 10,653 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Price Road South over US 60?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Price Road South over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.