US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 2.5 MI W JCT SR 177 · Structure no. 00319

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,609
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 90 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 5,609 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,619 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location2.5 MI W JCT SR 177
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.28354, -111.13377
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,609 (2022)
Projected traffic5,619 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wash built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 5,609 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.