US Bridges

Bullhead Parkway over Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 9.0 MI NE JCT SR 95 · Structure no. 10177

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
164 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullhead Parkway over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Bullhead Parkway over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 26,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,260 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBullhead Parkway
CrossesWash
Location9.0 MI NE JCT SR 95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.16764, -114.55361
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,250 (2022)
Projected traffic26,260 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bullhead Parkway over Wash built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullhead Parkway 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 Bullhead Parkway over Wash carry?

About 26,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bullhead Parkway over Wash?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Bullhead Parkway over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.