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US 60 EB over Wash

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Pinal County, Arizona · 9.8 MI E JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 04127

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,256
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 EB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 EB over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1930, 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 13,256 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,266 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 EB
CrossesWash
Location9.8 MI E JCT SR 88
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3231, -111.4262
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
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,256 (2020)
Projected traffic13,266 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 EB over Wash built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 EB 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 EB over Wash carry?

About 13,256 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 60 EB over Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 EB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.