US Bridges

US 60 over Ortega Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W JCT SR 61 · Structure no. 06813

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,910
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Ortega Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Ortega Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,910 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesOrtega Wash
Location0.3 MI W JCT SR 61
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates34.2848, -109.8434
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,910 (2020)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Ortega Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Ortega Wash 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does US 60 over Ortega Wash carry?

About 5,910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Ortega Wash?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Ortega Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.