US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 3.3 MI W JCT US 93 · Structure no. 00396

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,068
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,068 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,078 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location3.3 MI W JCT US 93
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.9623, -112.7831
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,068 (2022)
Projected traffic5,078 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 5,068 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.