US Bridges

US 60 over Show Low Creek

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 2.5 MI W JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 02823

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,705
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Show Low Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 60 over Show Low Creek in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20,705 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,715 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesShow Low Creek
Location2.5 MI W JCT SR 77
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates34.25465, -110.02753
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,705 (2022)
Projected traffic20,715 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Show Low Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Show Low Creek 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 Show Low Creek carry?

About 20,705 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Show Low Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Show Low Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.