US Bridges

US 60 over Queen Creek

Poor

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E JCT SR 177 · Structure no. 00406

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
577 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,079
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Queen Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying US 60 over Queen Creek in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,079 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,089 by 2042. The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesQueen Creek
Location0.5 MI E JCT SR 177
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2982, -111.0895
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length577 ft (175.9 m)
Longest span381 ft (116.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,079 (2024)
Projected traffic8,089 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Queen Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Queen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Queen Creek carry?

About 8,079 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Queen Creek?

The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long with a longest span of 381 ft (116.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Queen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.