US Bridges

US 60 over Side Hill

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 2.6 MI W JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 00145

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,784
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Side Hill is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 over Side Hill in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 89 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 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 2,784 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,794 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesSide Hill
Location2.6 MI W JCT SR 73
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNavajo County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.03711, -110.24117
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,784 (2022)
Projected traffic2,794 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Side Hill built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 60 over Side Hill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Side Hill carry?

About 2,784 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Side Hill?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Side Hill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.