US Bridges

US 60 over Wittmann Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 8.9 MI E of JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 02459

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,354
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Wittmann Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 over Wittmann Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8,354 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,364 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesWittmann Wash
Location8.9 MI E of JCT SR 74
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.77523, -112.52545
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 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 width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,354 (2021)
Projected traffic8,364 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 US 60 over Wittmann Wash built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 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 US 60 over Wittmann Wash carry?

About 8,354 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wittmann Wash?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wittmann Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.