US Bridges

59th Ave/Glendale over US 60

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 59th Av/Glendale AVE/US60 · Structure no. 02698

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,028
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

59th Ave/Glendale over US 60 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 59th Ave/Glendale over US 60 in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 39,028 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,038 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 286 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries59th Ave/Glendale
CrossesUS 60
Location59th Av/Glendale AVE/US60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5386, -112.1863
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width286 ft (87.2 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,028 (2020)
Projected traffic39,038 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 59th Ave/Glendale over US 60 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 59th Ave/Glendale over US 60 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 59th Ave/Glendale over US 60 carry?

About 39,028 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 59th Ave/Glendale over US 60?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 286 ft wide.

Who owns 59th Ave/Glendale over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.