US Bridges

US 60; FAP 022 over Calamity Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1.2 MI East of JCT US 93 · Structure no. 00516

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,085
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60; FAP 022 over Calamity Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60; FAP 022 over Calamity Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 67 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 21,085 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,095 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesUS 60; FAP 022
CrossesCalamity Wash
Location1.2 MI East of JCT US 93
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.963, -112.7163
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
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,085 (2022)
Projected traffic21,095 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60; FAP 022 over Calamity Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 60; FAP 022 over Calamity 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 Calamity Wash carry?

About 21,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 60; FAP 022 over Calamity Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.