US Bridges

Power Road over US 60

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 16.4 MI E JCT I-10 · Structure no. 01924

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,182
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Road over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Power Road over US 60 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, 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 38,182 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,192 by 2039. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPower Road
CrossesUS 60
Location16.4 MI E JCT I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3862, -111.6848
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.1 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,182 (2019)
Projected traffic38,192 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Road over US 60 built?

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

What condition is Power 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 Power Road over US 60 carry?

About 38,182 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Power Road over US 60?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Power Road over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.