US Bridges

Whelan DR over Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · W of Lhc Airport · Structure no. 11054

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whelan DR over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Whelan DR over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhelan DR
CrossesWash
LocationW of Lhc Airport
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.565, -114.3609
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic210 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 Whelan DR over Wash built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whelan DR over 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 Whelan DR over Wash carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whelan DR over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Whelan DR over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.