US Bridges

Mcculloch Blvd over Lake Havasu Channel

FairPosted for load

Mohave County, Arizona · 0.04 MI W JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 08630

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
952 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,699
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcculloch Blvd over Lake Havasu Channel is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mcculloch Blvd over Lake Havasu Channel in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,709 by 2042. The structure is 952 ft (290.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMcculloch Blvd
CrossesLake Havasu Channel
Location0.04 MI W JCT SR 95
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4708, -114.3487
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length952 ft (290.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,699 (2022)
Projected traffic8,709 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcculloch Blvd over Lake Havasu Channel built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcculloch Blvd over Lake Havasu Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mcculloch Blvd over Lake Havasu Channel carry?

About 8,699 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcculloch Blvd over Lake Havasu Channel?

The structure is 952 ft (290.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mcculloch Blvd over Lake Havasu Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.