US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 7.3 MI E JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 00433

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,995
2021 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 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,995 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,005 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location7.3 MI E JCT SR 88
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.34728, -111.45367
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,995 (2021)
Projected traffic11,005 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 60 over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 10,995 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.