US Bridges

Tom Wells RD over I 10

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 13.1 MI W JCT US 95 · Structure no. 00767

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,984
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Wells RD over I 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Wells RD over I 10 in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,984 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesTom Wells RD
CrossesI 10
Location13.1 MI W JCT US 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6241, -114.4338
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,984 (2022)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Wells RD over I 10 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Wells RD over I 10 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Wells RD over I 10 carry?

About 1,984 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Tom Wells RD over I 10?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Wells RD over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.