US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 3.2 MI E JCT I-10 · Structure no. 00085

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Wash is a concrete slab carrying US 60 over Wash in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location3.2 MI E JCT I-10
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyLa Paz County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6762, -113.9585
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2022)
Projected traffic1,391 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.