US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 7.4 MI E JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 04076

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,985 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location7.4 MI E JCT SR 71
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.9429, -113.0186
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2020)
Projected traffic1,985 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

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 2021.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.