US Bridges

US 60 EB over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 8.8 MI E JCT US 79 · Structure no. 04135

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,693
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 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 10,693 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,703 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 EB
CrossesWash
Location8.8 MI E JCT US 79
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2723, -111.1926
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic10,693 (2020)
Projected traffic10,703 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Wash built?

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

What condition is US 60 EB 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 EB over Wash carry?

About 10,693 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 60 EB over Wash?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 EB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.