US Bridges

Bullhead Parkway over Montana Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S JCT Silver CR RD · Structure no. 10498

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,276
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullhead Parkway over Montana Wash is a steel culvert carrying Bullhead Parkway over Montana 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 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 14,276 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,286 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBullhead Parkway
CrossesMontana Wash
Location0.5 MI S JCT Silver CR RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.09842, -114.54517
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,276 (2022)
Projected traffic14,286 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 Montana Wash built?

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

What condition is Bullhead Parkway over Montana 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 Montana Wash carry?

About 14,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bullhead Parkway over Montana Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bullhead Parkway over Montana Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.