US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 2.47 MI N of JCT US 70 · Structure no. 06482

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,631
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,631 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,641 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location2.47 MI N of JCT US 70
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.41931, -110.73369
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
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,631 (2021)
Projected traffic3,641 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 3,631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.