US 60 over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.4 MI W JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 00704

Built: 1962; 63 years old
Condition: Good; inspected November 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 232 ft; 8 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,097; 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 1962, so it is 63 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 2,097 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,107 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60

CrossesWash

Location2.4 MI W JCT SR 71

RouteU.S. Route 60

CountyMaricopa County

StateArizona

Coordinates33.9399, -113.189

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionNovember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans8

Design loadHS 20

Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)

Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)

Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,097 (2022)

Projected traffic2,107 by 2042

Trucks13%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 1962, making it 63 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 2,097 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.