US Bridges

County RD #68 over Arabian Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 450 Ft N JCT SR 68 · Structure no. 02009

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,039
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD #68 over Arabian Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD #68 over Arabian Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 11,039 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,049 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCounty RD #68
CrossesArabian Wash
Location450 Ft N JCT SR 68
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1878, -114.5516
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,039 (2022)
Projected traffic11,049 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD #68 over Arabian Wash built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD #68 over Arabian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD #68 over Arabian Wash carry?

About 11,039 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County RD #68 over Arabian Wash?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County RD #68 over Arabian Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.