US Bridges

95 S over Colorado River

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 40.89 MI N of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 01488

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
669 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

95 S over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 95 S over Colorado River in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,512 by 2042. The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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Carries95 S
CrossesColorado River
Location40.89 MI N of JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 95
CountyLa Paz County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.15949, -114.29891
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length669 ft (203.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2021)
Projected traffic11,512 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 95 S over Colorado River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 95 S over Colorado River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 95 S over Colorado River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 95 S over Colorado River?

The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 95 S over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.