US Bridges

SR 68 over 13 Mile Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 4.03 MI W JCT US 93 · Structure no. 02192

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,678
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over 13 Mile Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 68 over 13 Mile Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 35 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 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 15,678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,688 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
Crosses13 Mile Wash
Location4.03 MI W JCT US 93
RouteState Highway 68
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.221, -114.1946
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,678 (2022)
Projected traffic15,688 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 68 over 13 Mile Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 68 over 13 Mile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 68 over 13 Mile Wash carry?

About 15,678 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over 13 Mile Wash?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over 13 Mile Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.