US Bridges

SR 95 over Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 14.0 MI S JCT I-40 · Structure no. 06655

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,754
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 95 over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 47 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 16,754 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,764 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95
CrossesWash
Location14.0 MI S JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.553, -114.35758
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic16,754 (2014)
Projected traffic16,764 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 95 over Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 95 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 95 over Wash carry?

About 16,754 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Wash?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 95 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.