US Bridges

US 60 over Queen Creek

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 1.3 MI W JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 00841

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,777
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Queen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Queen Creek in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 14,777 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,787 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesQueen Creek
Location1.3 MI W JCT SR 79
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.27071, -111.35569
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,777 (2023)
Projected traffic14,787 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Queen Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Queen 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Queen Creek carry?

About 14,777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Queen Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Queen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.