US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 6.0 MI E JCT SR 177 · Structure no. 04138

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,553
2020 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 1941, so it is 84 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 7,553 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location6.0 MI E JCT SR 177
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,553 (2020)
Projected traffic13,520 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 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 over Wash built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 7,553 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.