US 60 Eb; FAP 022 over Monarch Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 4.6 MI W JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 00759

Built: 1963; 62 years old
Condition: Good; inspected November 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 144 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 19,924; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 Eb; FAP 022 over Monarch Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 Eb; FAP 022 over Monarch Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 19,924 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,934 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

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CarriesUS 60 Eb; FAP 022

CrossesMonarch Wash

Location4.6 MI W JCT SR 74

RouteU.S. Route 60

CountyMaricopa County

StateArizona

Coordinates33.9177, -112.6769

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.

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	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating56 US tons

Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans6

Design loadHS 20

Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)

Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)

Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)

Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,924 (2022)

Projected traffic19,934 by 2042

Trucks13%

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 Monarch Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 19,924 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 Eb; FAP 022 over Monarch Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.