US Bridges

I 10; EB & WB over LA Paz Arroyo

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 11.9 MI W JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 05365

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,856
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10; EB & WB over LA Paz Arroyo is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 10; EB & WB over LA Paz Arroyo in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 76 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 24,856 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,866 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesI 10; EB & WB
CrossesLA Paz Arroyo
Location11.9 MI W JCT SR 95
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6294, -114.4161
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,856 (2022)
Projected traffic24,866 by 2042
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10; EB & WB over LA Paz Arroyo built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I 10; EB & WB over LA Paz Arroyo 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 I 10; EB & WB over LA Paz Arroyo carry?

About 24,856 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I 10; EB & WB over LA Paz Arroyo?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 10; EB & WB over LA Paz Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.