US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 6.1 MI W JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 01533

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Wash is a concrete slab carrying US 60 over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 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 7,892 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,902 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location6.1 MI W JCT SR 79
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.31597, -111.41781
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,892 (2021)
Projected traffic7,902 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 1953.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 7,892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.