US Bridges

US 60 WB over Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 5.7 MI E JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 04126

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,144
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 WB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 WB over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 22,144 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,154 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 WB
CrossesWash
Location5.7 MI E JCT SR 88
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3618, -111.4729
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,144 (2020)
Projected traffic22,154 by 2040
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 WB over Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 WB 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US 60 WB over Wash carry?

About 22,144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 WB over Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 WB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.