US Bridges

IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Quartzite Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 4.8 MI N JCT US 70 · Structure no. 00091

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,412
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Quartzite Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Quartzite Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 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 2,412 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,422 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR US 60; FAP 026
CrossesQuartzite Wash
Location4.8 MI N JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4464, -110.7217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,412 (2024)
Projected traffic2,422 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Quartzite Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Quartzite 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Quartzite Wash carry?

About 2,412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Quartzite Wash?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Quartzite Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.