US Bridges

US 60 over Dry Wash

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 8.7 MI E JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 00427

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Dry Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Dry Wash in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,216 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,226 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesDry Wash
Location8.7 MI E JCT SR 72
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyLa Paz County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.79592, -113.58913
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,216 (2022)
Projected traffic2,226 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Dry Wash carry?

About 2,216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.