US Bridges

Gantzel RD over Queen Creek

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 10.6 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 10588

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,182
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gantzel RD over Queen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gantzel RD over Queen Creek in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 14,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,192 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesGantzel RD
CrossesQueen Creek
Location10.6 MI S JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,182 (2020)
Projected traffic14,192 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gantzel RD over Queen Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gantzel RD 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Gantzel RD over Queen Creek carry?

About 14,182 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gantzel RD over Queen Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Gantzel RD over Queen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.