US Bridges

US 60 over Weeks Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 24.9 MI E JCT I-10 · Structure no. 06919

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,443
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Weeks Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Weeks Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 41,443 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,453 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesWeeks Wash
Location24.9 MI E JCT I-10
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3867, -111.5376
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,443 (2024)
Projected traffic41,453 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Weeks Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Weeks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Weeks Wash carry?

About 41,443 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Weeks Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 60 over Weeks Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.