US Bridges

US 93 SB over Box Canyon Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 40.6 MI SE JCT I-40 · Structure no. 02581

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
378 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 SB over Box Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 SB over Box Canyon 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 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 4,754 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,764 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 93 SB
CrossesBox Canyon Wash
Location40.6 MI SE JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates34.6136, -113.5268
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,754 (2022)
Projected traffic4,764 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB over Box Canyon Wash built?

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

What condition is US 93 SB over Box Canyon Wash 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 SB over Box Canyon Wash carry?

About 4,754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 93 SB over Box Canyon Wash?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 SB over Box Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.