US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 16.7 MI E JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 04108

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,307
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 1942 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 83 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 23,307 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,586 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location16.7 MI E JCT SR 74
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6977, -112.426
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.3 m)
Roadway width173 ft (52.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,307 (2020)
Projected traffic29,586 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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 December 2021.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 23,307 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.