US Bridges

Main St- Old US 60 over Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · JCT W/ Higley Road · Structure no. 07941

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,192
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St- Old US 60 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Main St- Old US 60 over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 73 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 23,192 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,202 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain St- Old US 60
CrossesWash
LocationJCT W/ Higley Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.41558, -111.71989
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,192 (2019)
Projected traffic23,202 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main St- Old US 60 over Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Main St- Old 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Main St- Old US 60 over Wash carry?

About 23,192 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main St- Old US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Main St- Old US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.