US Bridges

US 60 WB over Siphon Draw

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 27.1 MI E JCT I-10 · Structure no. 02200

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,631
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 WB over Siphon Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 WB over Siphon Draw in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,641 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 WB
CrossesSiphon Draw
Location27.1 MI E JCT I-10
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3857, -111.4994
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,631 (2022)
Projected traffic15,641 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 WB over Siphon Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 WB over Siphon Draw 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 WB over Siphon Draw carry?

About 15,631 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 WB over Siphon Draw?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 WB over Siphon Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.