US Bridges

Thunderbolt Ave over Chemehuevi Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S Chemehuevi Blvd · Structure no. 11053

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,726
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thunderbolt Ave over Chemehuevi Wash is a steel culvert carrying Thunderbolt Ave over Chemehuevi Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,726 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,736 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesThunderbolt Ave
CrossesChemehuevi Wash
Location0.5 MI S Chemehuevi Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.468, -114.2878
Functional classUrban Local

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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,726 (2018)
Projected traffic3,736 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 Thunderbolt Ave over Chemehuevi Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thunderbolt Ave over Chemehuevi 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 Thunderbolt Ave over Chemehuevi Wash carry?

About 3,726 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thunderbolt Ave over Chemehuevi Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Thunderbolt Ave over Chemehuevi Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.