US Bridges

SR 95 over Mockingbird Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 23.8 MI S of JCT I 40 · Structure no. 01915

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,742
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Mockingbird Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 95 over Mockingbird Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 11,742 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,026 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95
CrossesMockingbird Wash
Location23.8 MI S of JCT I 40
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.45667, -114.28555
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,742 (2020)
Projected traffic16,026 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 95 over Mockingbird Wash built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 95 over Mockingbird 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 95 over Mockingbird Wash carry?

About 11,742 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Mockingbird Wash?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 95 over Mockingbird Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.