US Bridges

Hovatter Road over I-10

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 22.7 MI E JCT US 60 · Structure no. 01384

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hovatter Road over I-10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hovatter Road over I-10 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesHovatter Road
CrossesI-10
Location22.7 MI E JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6087, -113.6205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 Hovatter Road over I-10 built?

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

What condition is Hovatter Road over I-10 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hovatter Road over I-10 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hovatter Road over I-10?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hovatter Road over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.