US Bridges

US 60 EB over Mesa Drainage Channel

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 5.09 MI E of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02112

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,733
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 EB over Mesa Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 60 EB over Mesa Drainage Channel 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 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 6,733 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,743 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 EB
CrossesMesa Drainage Channel
Location5.09 MI E of JCT I 10
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3855, -111.8806
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,733 (2019)
Projected traffic6,743 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 EB over Mesa Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is US 60 EB over Mesa Drainage Channel 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 EB over Mesa Drainage Channel carry?

About 6,733 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 EB over Mesa Drainage Channel?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 EB over Mesa Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.