US Bridges

SR 68 over Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 14.7 MI W JCT US 93 · Structure no. 07114

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,893
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR 68 over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,893 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,903 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesWash
Location14.7 MI W JCT US 93
RouteState Highway 68
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.22214, -114.38717
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,893 (2022)
Projected traffic8,903 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
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 68 over Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 68 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 68 over Wash carry?

About 8,893 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 68 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.