US Bridges

US60WB; FAP 022 over Wittmann Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 8.9 MI E JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 00272

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,040
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US60WB; FAP 022 over Wittmann Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying US60WB; FAP 022 over Wittmann Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 8,040 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,030 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS60WB; FAP 022
CrossesWittmann Wash
Location8.9 MI E JCT SR 74
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.77551, -112.5254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,040 (2021)
Projected traffic8,030 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 US60WB; FAP 022 over Wittmann Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US60WB; FAP 022 over Wittmann 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 US60WB; FAP 022 over Wittmann Wash carry?

About 8,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US60WB; FAP 022 over Wittmann Wash?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US60WB; FAP 022 over Wittmann Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.