US Bridges

US 60 over Eastern Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 13.25 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02008

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,411
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Eastern Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 60 over Eastern Canal 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 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 14,411 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,421 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesEastern Canal
Location13.25 MI E JCT I 10
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.387, -111.7391
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,411 (2019)
Projected traffic14,421 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
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.

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 14,411 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Eastern Canal?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Eastern Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.