U.S. 60 Bridge, Elm Canyon - Superior, AZ
N 33° 17.795 W 111° 05.355
12S E 491691 N 3684170
This concrete arch bridge is located approximately two miles above the mining town of Superior and carried the original alignment of the US 60 as it passed through Elm Canyon.
Waymark Code: WM17QW3
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2023
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In an attempt to link the copper rich mining towns or north central Arizona with the farming communities of the Salt River Valley a highway was constructed through Elm canyon. From the top of that canyon, it dropped over and into Devil's canyon, which earned its name. The highway reputedly cost a million dollars per mile and was constructed in 1919. This concrete bridge is the first bridge heading north out of Superior. It is a Luten Arch Bridge and just barely two lanes wide. The old alignment was replaced with a new highway in 1952 and the old bridge was taken out of service at that time. The land in the canyon is owned by a copper mining company and they have worked with the town of Superior to create a hiking trail along the old alignment. Access is restricted to hiking and biking. The original pavement is still in place and in good condition overall.
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