US Bridges

US 60 over Eastern Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 13.27 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01919

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207,938
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Eastern Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 60 over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 41 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 207,938 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 207,948 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesEastern Canal
Location13.27 MI E JCT I 10
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3865, -111.7388
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.3 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207,938 (2022)
Projected traffic207,948 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Eastern Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 60 over Eastern 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 Eastern Canal carry?

About 207,938 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Eastern Canal?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Eastern Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.