US Bridges

US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 4.3 MI W JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 00045

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 8,079 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,089 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesBloody Tanks Wash
Location4.3 MI W JCT SR 88
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.38482, -110.8908
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,079 (2022)
Projected traffic8,089 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Bloody Tanks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash carry?

About 8,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.