US Bridges

US 60 Eb; FAP 022 over Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.8 MI East of JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 00259

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 Eb; FAP 022 over Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying US 60 Eb; FAP 022 over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1941, 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 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 7,686 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,696 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 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 Eb; FAP 022
CrossesWash
Location3.8 MI East of JCT SR 74
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.832, -112.5994
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,686 (2021)
Projected traffic7,696 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 Eb; FAP 022 over Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is US 60 Eb; FAP 022 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 December 2023.

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

About 7,686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 60 Eb; FAP 022 over Wash?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 Eb; FAP 022 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.