US Bridges

US 60 over Loop 101

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · At JCT With 101L · Structure no. 02047

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,682
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Loop 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 60 over Loop 101 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 56,682 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,692 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesLoop 101
LocationAt JCT With 101L
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.594, -112.2607
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,682 (2021)
Projected traffic56,692 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Loop 101 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Loop 101 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Loop 101 carry?

About 56,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Loop 101?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Loop 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.