US Bridges

Mesa Drive over US 60

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 8.40 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01866

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Drive over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mesa Drive over US 60 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 43,390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,400 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMesa Drive
CrossesUS 60
Location8.40 MI E JCT I 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3857, -111.8229
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,390 (2022)
Projected traffic43,400 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mesa Drive over US 60 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Mesa Drive 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mesa Drive over US 60 carry?

About 43,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Drive over US 60?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa Drive over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.