US Bridges

US 60 over Silver King Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 3.5 MI W JCT SR 177 · Structure no. 00318

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,259
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Silver King Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 over Silver King Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 11,259 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,269 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesSilver King Wash
Location3.5 MI W JCT SR 177
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.28266, -111.14941
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,259 (2022)
Projected traffic11,269 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Silver King Wash built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Silver King 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Silver King Wash carry?

About 11,259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Silver King Wash?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Silver King Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.