US Bridges

US 93 over Devils Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 58.5 MI NW JCT SR 68 · Structure no. 02902

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,908
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Devils Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 over Devils Wash 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 5 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 8,908 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,918 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 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
CrossesDevils Wash
Location58.5 MI NW JCT SR 68
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.9474, -114.6457
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,908 (2022)
Projected traffic8,918 by 2042
Trucks28%
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 Devils Wash built?

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

What condition is US 93 over Devils Wash 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 over Devils Wash carry?

About 8,908 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Devils Wash?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Devils Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.