US Bridges

Poston RD over I 10

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 0.6 M E Ca ST Line · Structure no. 01704

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,923
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poston RD over I 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poston RD over I 10 in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,923 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,933 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoston RD
CrossesI 10
Location0.6 M E Ca ST Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6022, -114.5189
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,923 (2022)
Projected traffic6,933 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Poston RD over I 10 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poston 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 Poston RD over I 10 carry?

About 6,923 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Poston RD over I 10?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Poston RD over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.