US 60 over Devils Canyon

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 5.6 MI E JCT SR 177 · Structure no. 00261

Built: 1941; 84 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2024
Type: Frame; Concrete
Length: 55 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 8,079; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Devils Canyon is a concrete frame carrying US 60 over Devils Canyon in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 8,079 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,089 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60

CrossesDevils Canyon

Location5.6 MI E JCT SR 177

RouteU.S. Route 60

CountyPinal County

StateArizona

Coordinates33.32543, -111.03248

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionFebruary 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating54 US tons

Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1

Design loadHS 20

Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)

Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)

Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)

Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,079 (2022)

Projected traffic8,089 by 2042

Trucks16%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Devils Canyon built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Devils Canyon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Devils Canyon carry?

About 8,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Devils Canyon?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Devils Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.