US Bridges

Beale Street over Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E JCT I-40 · Structure no. 10431

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,710
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beale Street over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Beale Street over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeale Street
CrossesWash
Location0.5 MI E JCT I-40
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.19019, -114.05947
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
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 rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic4,710 (2019)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Beale Street over Wash built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beale Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beale Street over Wash carry?

About 4,710 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beale Street over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Beale Street over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.