US Bridges

SR 95 over Silver Creek

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 5.4 MI South SR 68 · Structure no. 06646

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 95 over Silver Creek in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 47 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 6 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 32,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,610 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95
CrossesSilver Creek
Location5.4 MI South SR 68
RouteState Highway 95
CountyLa Paz County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.12444, -114.57992
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic32,600 (2014)
Projected traffic32,610 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 95 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 95 over Silver Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 95 over Silver Creek carry?

About 32,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 95 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.