US Bridges

IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Seven Mile Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 16.3 MI E JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 00099

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Seven Mile Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Seven Mile Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 92 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 5 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 2,798 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR US 60; FAP 026
CrossesSeven Mile Wash
Location16.3 MI E JCT SR 88
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5876, -110.6487
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,798 (2024)
Projected traffic2,808 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.7 mi (138 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$41,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Seven Mile 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 Seven Mile Wash carry?

About 2,798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US 60; FAP 026 over Seven Mile Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.