US Bridges

I 15; NB over Big Bend Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 24.2 MI S Utah Bdry · Structure no. 05726

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15; NB over Big Bend Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 15; NB over Big Bend Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 30,466 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,476 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 15; NB
CrossesBig Bend Wash
Location24.2 MI S Utah Bdry
RouteInterstate 15
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates36.8606, -113.9779
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic30,466 (2023)
Projected traffic30,476 by 2042
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 I 15; NB over Big Bend Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15; NB over Big Bend 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 15; NB over Big Bend Wash carry?

About 30,466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 15; NB over Big Bend Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 15; NB over Big Bend Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.