US Bridges

Hart Mine Road over Colorado River

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 22 MI South of Blythe Ca · Structure no. 0304-0001

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
557 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Hart Mine Road over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hart Mine Road over Colorado River in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesHart Mine Road
CrossesColorado River
Location22 MI South of Blythe Ca
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.30324, -114.67799
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length557 ft (169.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2017)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hart Mine Road over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Hart Mine Road over Colorado River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hart Mine Road over Colorado River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hart Mine Road over Colorado River?

The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hart Mine Road over Colorado River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.