US Bridges

I-15 over Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 18.5 MI S Utah Border · Structure no. 07283

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,997
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-15 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-15 over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 27,997 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,007 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 179 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-15
CrossesWash
Location18.5 MI S Utah Border
RouteInterstate 15
StateArizona
Coordinates36.8952, -113.9119
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width179 ft (54.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,997 (2018)
Projected traffic28,007 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-15 over Wash built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-15 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-15 over Wash carry?

About 27,997 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-15 over Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 179 ft wide.

Who owns I-15 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.