US Bridges

US 93 over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 1.7 MI NW JCT I-40 · Structure no. 02523

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,982
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Wildlife Crossing is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over Wildlife Crossing in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30,982 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,993 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location1.7 MI NW JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2048, -114.0909
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,982 (2021)
Projected traffic30,993 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 93 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Wildlife Crossing 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 30,982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.