US Bridges

US 60 over Consolidated Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 11.59 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01881

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218,402
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Consolidated Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 60 over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 218,402 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,412 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 197 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location11.59 MI E JCT I 10
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3864, -111.7675
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width197 ft (60 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218,402 (2022)
Projected traffic218,412 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 60 over Consolidated Canal 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 Consolidated Canal carry?

About 218,402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 197 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.