US Bridges

SR 95 over Montana Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 6.33 MI S JCT SR 68 · Structure no. 06843

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,177
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Montana Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 95 over Montana Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 26,177 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,187 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95
CrossesMontana Wash
Location6.33 MI S JCT SR 68
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.11708, -114.59808
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic26,177 (2014)
Projected traffic26,187 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Montana Wash built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 95 over Montana 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 95 over Montana Wash carry?

About 26,177 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Montana Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 95 over Montana Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.