US Bridges

US 93 SB over Wheeler Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 9.1 MI S JCT I-40 · Structure no. 02787

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,876
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 SB over Wheeler Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 SB over Wheeler Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,876 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,886 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 93 SB
CrossesWheeler Wash
Location9.1 MI S JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates35.0372, -113.6651
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,876 (2021)
Projected traffic4,886 by 2041
Trucks23%
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 Wheeler Wash built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 SB over Wheeler 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 SB over Wheeler Wash carry?

About 4,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 93 SB over Wheeler Wash?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 SB over Wheeler Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.