US Bridges

US 93 over Wheeler Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 9.1 MI S JCT W/ I 40 · Structure no. 04948

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,899
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Wheeler Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 93 over Wheeler Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 4,899 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,909 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 93
CrossesWheeler Wash
Location9.1 MI S JCT W/ I 40
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates35.0372, -113.6644
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,899 (2021)
Projected traffic4,909 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 over Wheeler Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 93 over Wheeler Wash carry?

About 4,899 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Wheeler Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 93 over Wheeler Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.