US Bridges

Palo Verde Blvd S over El Dorado Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 290 Ft S JCT Kiowa Blvd S · Structure no. 11050

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,636
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palo Verde Blvd S over El Dorado Wash is a steel culvert carrying Palo Verde Blvd S over El Dorado Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,646 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalo Verde Blvd S
CrossesEl Dorado Wash
Location290 Ft S JCT Kiowa Blvd S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4934, -114.3157
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 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 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 traffic6,636 (2015)
Projected traffic6,646 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 Palo Verde Blvd S over El Dorado Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palo Verde Blvd S over El Dorado 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 Palo Verde Blvd S over El Dorado Wash carry?

About 6,636 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palo Verde Blvd S over El Dorado Wash?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Palo Verde Blvd S over El Dorado Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.