US Bridges

US 93 over Bat Wash

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Mohave County, Arizona · 11.5 MI S JCT I-40 · Structure no. 07289

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,582
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Bat Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 93 over Bat Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9,582 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,592 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesBat Wash
Location11.5 MI S JCT I-40
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.0019, -113.6644
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic9,582 (2019)
Projected traffic9,592 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 93 over Bat Wash built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Bat 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 93 over Bat Wash carry?

About 9,582 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Bat Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 93 over Bat Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.