US 60 over Mesa Drainage Channel
GoodMaricopa County, Arizona · 5.09 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01793
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 246,297
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 over Mesa Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 over Mesa Drainage Channel in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 246,297 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 246,307 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 over Mesa Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is US 60 over Mesa Drainage 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 60 over Mesa Drainage Channel carry?
About 246,297 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 60 over Mesa Drainage Channel?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 over Mesa Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.