US Bridges

Rio Vista over SR 95

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 16.8 MI N of JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 02029

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Vista over SR 95 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rio Vista over SR 95 in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRio Vista
CrossesSR 95
Location16.8 MI N of JCT SR 72
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.1843, -114.223
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic610 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Rio Vista over SR 95 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Vista over SR 95 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 Rio Vista over SR 95 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rio Vista over SR 95?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Vista over SR 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.