US Bridges

SR 68 over Wildlife Crossing & Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 16.1 MI W JCT US 93 · Structure no. 02278

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,333
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Wildlife Crossing & Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68 over Wildlife Crossing & 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 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 4,333 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2038. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 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
CrossesWildlife Crossing & Wash
Location16.1 MI W JCT US 93
RouteState Highway 68
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2062, -114.4032
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,333 (2018)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 Wildlife Crossing & Wash built?

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

What condition is SR 68 over Wildlife Crossing & 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 Wildlife Crossing & Wash carry?

About 4,333 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Wildlife Crossing & Wash?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Wildlife Crossing & Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.