US Bridges

Cedar Pocket RD over I 15

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 11.1 MI SW Utah State Lin · Structure no. 01648

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Pocket RD over I 15 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cedar Pocket RD over I 15 in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Pocket RD
CrossesI 15
Location11.1 MI SW Utah State Lin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates36.9539, -113.7973
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Pocket RD over I 15 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Pocket RD over I 15 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Pocket RD over I 15 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Pocket RD over I 15?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Pocket RD over I 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.