US Bridges

Lake Havasu Ave S over Mulberry Drain

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 150 Ft N JCT Mulberry Ave · Structure no. 11040

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,334
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Havasu Ave S over Mulberry Drain is a steel culvert carrying Lake Havasu Ave S over Mulberry Drain in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,334 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,344 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Havasu Ave S
CrossesMulberry Drain
Location150 Ft N JCT Mulberry Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4636, -114.3345
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic6,334 (2017)
Projected traffic6,344 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 S over Mulberry Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Havasu Ave S over Mulberry 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 Lake Havasu Ave S over Mulberry Drain carry?

About 6,334 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Havasu Ave S over Mulberry Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lake Havasu Ave S over Mulberry Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.