US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 1.0 MI E JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 04133

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 16,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,960 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location1.0 MI E JCT SR 79
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.25762, -111.3207
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,950 (2022)
Projected traffic16,960 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wash built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 16,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.