US 60 over SR 79
FairPinal County, Arizona · 14.7 MI W SR 177 · Structure no. 02664
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 203 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,429
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 over SR 79 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over SR 79 in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,429 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,439 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 over SR 79 built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 60 over SR 79 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 SR 79 carry?
About 8,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 60 over SR 79?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 over SR 79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.