US Bridges

Main ST -Old 60 over Eastern Canal

GoodPosted for load

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.25 MI E of Val Vista · Structure no. 07940

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,912
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST -Old 60 over Eastern Canal is a concrete slab carrying Main ST -Old 60 over Eastern Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,912 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,922 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST -Old 60
CrossesEastern Canal
Location0.25 MI E of Val Vista
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4155, -111.7515
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,912 (2023)
Projected traffic18,922 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST -Old 60 over Eastern Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Main ST -Old 60 over Eastern Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST -Old 60 over Eastern Canal carry?

About 18,912 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST -Old 60 over Eastern Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST -Old 60 over Eastern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.