US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

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La Paz County, Arizona · 10.1 MI E JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 04027

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,281
2019 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 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 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 2,281 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,291 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location10.1 MI E JCT SR 72
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyLa Paz County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8075, -113.5682
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,281 (2019)
Projected traffic2,291 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over 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 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 2,281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.