US Bridges

Gilbert Road over US 60

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 10.40 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01870

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Road over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Gilbert Road over US 60 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 44,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,426 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGilbert Road
CrossesUS 60
Location10.40 MI E JCT I 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3859, -111.7884
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating47 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 width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,416 (2022)
Projected traffic44,426 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilbert Road over US 60 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilbert Road 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 Gilbert Road over US 60 carry?

About 44,416 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gilbert Road over US 60?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Gilbert Road over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.