US Bridges

Lake Havasu Ave N over Willow Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 180 Ft S JCT Willow Ave · Structure no. 11039

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,846
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Havasu Ave N over Willow Wash is a steel culvert carrying Lake Havasu Ave N over Willow Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15,846 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,856 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Havasu Ave N
CrossesWillow Wash
Location180 Ft S JCT Willow Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4779, -114.3474
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,846 (2015)
Projected traffic15,856 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lake Havasu Ave N over Willow Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Havasu Ave N over Willow 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Lake Havasu Ave N over Willow Wash carry?

About 15,846 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Havasu Ave N over Willow Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Lake Havasu Ave N over Willow Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.