US Bridges

US 60 over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 1.0 MI E JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 07180

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,497
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 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 14,497 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,507 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesWash
Location1.0 MI E JCT SR 79
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2573, -111.3211
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,497 (2020)
Projected traffic14,507 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 over Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US 60 over Wash carry?

About 14,497 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Wash?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 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.