US Bridges

Sossaman Road over US 60

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 17.39 MI E of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01927

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,556
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sossaman Road over US 60 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sossaman Road over US 60 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 18,556 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,566 by 2039. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSossaman Road
CrossesUS 60
Location17.39 MI E of JCT I 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3864, -111.6675
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,556 (2019)
Projected traffic18,566 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sossaman Road over US 60 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sossaman 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 Sossaman Road over US 60 carry?

About 18,556 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sossaman 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 97 ft wide.

Who owns Sossaman Road over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.