US Bridges

IRR SR 95 over Bouse Wash

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 0.4 MI South of JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 01321

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
584 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,912
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 95 over Bouse Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR SR 95 over Bouse Wash in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,912 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,922 by 2042. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR SR 95
CrossesBouse Wash
Location0.4 MI South of JCT SR 72
RouteState Highway 95
CountyLa Paz County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.98958, -114.21687
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,912 (2022)
Projected traffic2,922 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$3,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SR 95 over Bouse Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR 95 over Bouse 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 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SR 95 over Bouse Wash carry?

About 2,912 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 95 over Bouse Wash?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SR 95 over Bouse Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.