US Bridges

US 60 over Sand Tanks Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 3.4 MI W JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 00435

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,069
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Sand Tanks Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 over Sand Tanks 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 5 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 8,069 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,079 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 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
CrossesSand Tanks Wash
Location3.4 MI W JCT SR 79
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2903, -111.3831
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,069 (2022)
Projected traffic8,079 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sand Tanks 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 Sand Tanks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Sand Tanks Wash carry?

About 8,069 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Sand Tanks Wash?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Sand Tanks Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.