US Bridges

US 93 SB over Big Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 15.6 MI N of JCT SR 68 · Structure no. 01579

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 SB over Big Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 93 SB over Big Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,004 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,014 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 93 SB
CrossesBig Wash
Location15.6 MI N of JCT SR 68
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates35.4123, -114.2707
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,004 (2022)
Projected traffic8,014 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 Big Wash built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 SB over Big Wash 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 SB over Big Wash carry?

About 8,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 93 SB over Big Wash?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 SB over Big Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.