Laughlin RD Br over Colorado River
FairMohave County, Arizona · Colorado River-Laughlin · Structure no. 02539
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 744 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laughlin RD Br over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laughlin RD Br over Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 38 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,044 by 2040. The structure is 744 ft (226.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laughlin RD Br over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Laughlin RD Br over Colorado River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Laughlin RD Br over Colorado River carry?
About 31,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Laughlin RD Br over Colorado River?
The structure is 744 ft (226.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Laughlin RD Br over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.