US Bridges

Main St-Old US 60 over Consolidated Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT Gilbert RD · Structure no. 07939

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,178
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St-Old US 60 over Consolidated Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main St-Old US 60 over Consolidated Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 21,178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,188 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St-Old US 60
CrossesConsolidated Canal
Location0.3 MI E JCT Gilbert RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4154, -111.78428
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,178 (2023)
Projected traffic21,188 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St-Old US 60 over Consolidated Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Main St-Old US 60 over Consolidated Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main St-Old US 60 over Consolidated Canal carry?

About 21,178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main St-Old US 60 over Consolidated Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Main St-Old US 60 over Consolidated Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.