US Bridges

US 60; FAP 022 over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7.0 MI W JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 00177

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,924
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60; FAP 022 over Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60; FAP 022 over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 96 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 19,924 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,934 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60; FAP 022
CrossesWash
Location7.0 MI W JCT SR 74
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.9451, -112.702
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,924 (2022)
Projected traffic19,934 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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; FAP 022 over Wash built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is US 60; FAP 022 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 60; FAP 022 over Wash carry?

About 19,924 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 60; FAP 022 over Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 60; FAP 022 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.