US Bridges

7528: Burro Creek over Burro Creek

FairPosted for load

Mohave County, Arizona · 1.2 MI S of US-93 S · Structure no. 000000000L59218

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
498 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

7528: Burro Creek over Burro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7528: Burro Creek over Burro Creek in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries7528: Burro Creek
CrossesBurro Creek
Location1.2 MI S of US-93 S
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.53497, -113.45361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length498 ft (151.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7528: Burro Creek over Burro Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7528: Burro Creek over Burro 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 7528: Burro Creek over Burro Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7528: Burro Creek over Burro Creek?

The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 7528: Burro Creek over Burro Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.