US Bridges

US 93 over Colorado River

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · Hoover Dam Nv Border · Structure no. 02685

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,906 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Colorado River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 93 over Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,906 ft (580.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesColorado River
LocationHoover Dam Nv Border
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates36.0124, -114.74191
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,906 ft (580.9 m)
Longest span1,090 ft (332.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Colorado River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 over Colorado River carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Colorado River?

The structure is 1,906 ft (580.9 m) long with a longest span of 1,090 ft (332.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.