US Bridges

US 60 over Sepulveda Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 8.0 MI E JCT SR 61 · Structure no. 06933

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,726
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Sepulveda Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Sepulveda Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,726 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesSepulveda Wash
Location8.0 MI E JCT SR 61
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.27189, -109.69876
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,726 (2021)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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 Sepulveda Wash built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Sepulveda Wash 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 60 over Sepulveda Wash carry?

About 2,726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Sepulveda Wash?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 over Sepulveda Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.