US Bridges

SR 68 over Arabian Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 18.2 MI W JCT US 93 · Structure no. 02274

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,485
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Arabian Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68 over Arabian Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,485 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,495 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesArabian Wash
Location18.2 MI W JCT US 93
RouteState Highway 68
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1925, -114.4423
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,485 (2022)
Projected traffic5,495 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Arabian Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 68 over Arabian 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 Arabian Wash carry?

About 5,485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Arabian Wash?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Arabian Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.