US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 7.8 MI W JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 04010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2016 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 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location7.8 MI W JCT SR 72
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7046, -113.8366
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2016)
Projected traffic1,461 by 2036
Trucks21%
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 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.