US Bridges

US 60 over Centennial Wash

Poor

La Paz County, Arizona · 12.4 MI East of JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 00117

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
504 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,097
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Centennial Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Centennial Wash in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,097 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,107 by 2042. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesCentennial Wash
Location12.4 MI East of JCT SR 72
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8242, -113.5335
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,097 (2022)
Projected traffic2,107 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Centennial Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 60 over Centennial Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Centennial Wash carry?

About 2,097 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Centennial Wash?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Centennial Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.