US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT I 10 · Structure no. 04001

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Wash in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location0.3 MI E JCT I 10
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6646, -114.0065
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 60 over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.