US Bridges

US 93 SB over Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 2.5 MI NW JCT SR 68 · Structure no. 00636

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,785
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 SB over Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 93 SB over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7,785 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,795 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 93 SB
CrossesWash
Location2.5 MI NW JCT SR 68
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2483, -114.1519
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,785 (2022)
Projected traffic7,795 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 SB over Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 SB over Wash 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 US 93 SB over Wash carry?

About 7,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 93 SB over Wash?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 SB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.