US Bridges

US 60 over Bloody Tank Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 5.5 MI W JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 04143

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Bloody Tank Wash is a concrete culvert carrying US 60 over Bloody Tank Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 8,079 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,089 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesBloody Tank Wash
Location5.5 MI W JCT SR 88
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.38106, -110.90402
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Tank Wash built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Bloody Tank 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 Tank Wash carry?

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

How long is US 60 over Bloody Tank Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 60 over Bloody Tank Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.