US Bridges

Levee Road over Colorado River & Svc. RD

FairPosted for load

La Paz County, Arizona · 35 Miles South of I-10 · Structure no. 10221

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
567 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levee Road over Colorado River & Svc. RD is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levee Road over Colorado River & Svc. RD in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLevee Road
CrossesColorado River & Svc. RD
Location35 Miles South of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Paz County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.39033, -114.71019
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length567 ft (172.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2022)
Projected traffic117 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Levee Road over Colorado River & Svc. RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Levee Road over Colorado River & Svc. RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Levee Road over Colorado River & Svc. RD carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Levee Road over Colorado River & Svc. RD?

The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over Colorado River & Svc. RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.