US Bridges

Acoma Blvd over Malibu Drain

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 0.3 Mi. E JCT Lake Havasu · Structure no. 11057

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,722
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acoma Blvd over Malibu Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Acoma Blvd over Malibu Drain 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 7,722 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,732 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAcoma Blvd
CrossesMalibu Drain
Location0.3 Mi. E JCT Lake Havasu
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4962, -114.3417
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,722 (2017)
Projected traffic7,732 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 Acoma Blvd over Malibu Drain built?

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

What condition is Acoma Blvd over Malibu 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 Acoma Blvd over Malibu Drain carry?

About 7,722 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Acoma Blvd over Malibu Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Acoma Blvd over Malibu Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.