US Bridges

US 60 WB and Ramps over Priest Drive

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.37 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 02351

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 WB and Ramps over Priest Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 WB and Ramps over Priest Drive in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 101,171 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,181 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 WB and Ramps
CrossesPriest Drive
Location0.37 MI E JCT I 10
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3876, -111.9611
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,171 (2022)
Projected traffic101,181 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 WB and Ramps over Priest Drive built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 WB and Ramps over Priest Drive 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 WB and Ramps over Priest Drive carry?

About 101,171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 WB and Ramps over Priest Drive?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 WB and Ramps over Priest Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.