US Bridges

US 60 WB over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 10 MI E JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 04129

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,256
2017 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 1965, so it is 60 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 13,256 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,266 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 WB
CrossesWash
Location10 MI E JCT SR 88
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3189, -111.421
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic13,256 (2017)
Projected traffic13,266 by 2038
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 WB over Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 WB 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US 60 WB over Wash carry?

About 13,256 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 60 WB over Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 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.