US Bridges

US93 Sb; FAP35 over Burro Creek

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 43.8 MI NW JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 00846

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
965 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,724
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US93 Sb; FAP35 over Burro Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying US93 Sb; FAP35 over Burro Creek in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 60 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 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 4,724 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,734 by 2042. The structure is 965 ft (294.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS93 Sb; FAP35
CrossesBurro Creek
Location43.8 MI NW JCT SR 71
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5454, -113.4451
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length965 ft (294.1 m)
Longest span680 ft (207.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,724 (2022)
Projected traffic4,734 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US93 Sb; FAP35 over Burro Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US93 Sb; FAP35 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US93 Sb; FAP35 over Burro Creek carry?

About 4,724 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US93 Sb; FAP35 over Burro Creek?

The structure is 965 ft (294.1 m) long with a longest span of 680 ft (207.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US93 Sb; FAP35 over Burro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.