US Bridges

US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 3.4 MI W JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 00173

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 98 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 9,270 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,280 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesBloody Tanks Wash
Location3.4 MI W JCT SR 88
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3938, -110.878
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,270 (2022)
Projected traffic9,280 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

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 9,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Bloody Tanks Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.