US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

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Pinal County, Arizona · 25.7 MI E JCT I-10 · Structure no. 06920

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,347
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 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 29,347 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,357 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location25.7 MI E JCT I-10
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3867, -111.5238
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 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 traffic29,347 (2020)
Projected traffic29,357 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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$3,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Wash built?

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

What condition is US 60 over 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 29,347 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.