US Bridges

US 93 over Burro Creek

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 37.9 MI S of I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 02662

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
986 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Burro Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying US 93 over Burro Creek in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,755 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,765 by 2042. The structure is 986 ft (300.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesBurro Creek
Location37.9 MI S of I-40 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5453, -113.4421
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length986 ft (300.5 m)
Longest span700 ft (213.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,755 (2022)
Projected traffic4,765 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 over Burro Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Burro Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 over Burro Creek carry?

About 4,755 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Burro Creek?

The structure is 986 ft (300.5 m) long with a longest span of 700 ft (213.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Burro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.