US Bridges

US 60 over Rwcd Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 15.4 MI E JCT I-10 · Structure no. 01923

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
447 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
179,483
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Rwcd Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Rwcd 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 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 179,483 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,493 by 2039. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesRwcd Canal
Location15.4 MI E JCT I-10
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3866, -111.7016
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.3 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179,483 (2019)
Projected traffic179,493 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rwcd 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 Rwcd Canal 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 US 60 over Rwcd Canal carry?

About 179,483 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Rwcd Canal?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Rwcd Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.