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Avalon Ave over Avalon Drain

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Mohave County, Arizona · 230 Ft SE JCT Pv Blvd N · Structure no. 11027

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,080
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avalon Ave over Avalon Drain is a steel culvert carrying Avalon Ave over Avalon Drain in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvalon Ave
CrossesAvalon Drain
Location230 Ft SE JCT Pv Blvd N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5155, -114.3308
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2018)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Avalon Ave over Avalon Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avalon Ave over Avalon Drain 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Avalon Ave over Avalon Drain carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avalon Ave over Avalon Drain?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Avalon Ave over Avalon Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.