US 60 over Queen Creek

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Pinal County, Arizona · 1.0 MI W JCT SR 177 · Structure no. 00436

Built: 1955; 70 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2024
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 147 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 6,998; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Queen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 over Queen Creek in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,998 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,008 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60

CrossesQueen Creek

Location1.0 MI W JCT SR 177

RouteU.S. Route 60

CountyPinal County

StateArizona

Coordinates33.28683, -111.10845

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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

Last inspectionFebruary 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating91.1 US tons

Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadHL 93

Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)

Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)

Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)

Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,998 (2022)

Projected traffic7,008 by 2042

Trucks41%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Queen Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Queen Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Queen Creek carry?

About 6,998 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Queen Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Queen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.