US Bridges

US 60 over Cedar Canyon

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 5.3 MI E JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 00215

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
276 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,784
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Cedar Canyon is a steel arch - deck carrying US 60 over Cedar Canyon in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 2,784 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,794 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesCedar Canyon
Location5.3 MI E JCT SR 73
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates34.05851, -110.21036
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Cedar Canyon built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 60 over Cedar Canyon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Cedar Canyon carry?

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

How long is US 60 over Cedar Canyon?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Cedar Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.