US Bridges

US 60 over Dry Wash

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 4.8 MI E JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 00088

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,303
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Dry Wash is a concrete slab carrying US 60 over Dry Wash in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 2,303 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,313 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesDry Wash
Location4.8 MI E JCT SR 72
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyLa Paz County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7651, -113.6448
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,303 (2021)
Projected traffic2,313 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 60 over Dry 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 Dry Wash carry?

About 2,303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.