US Bridges

Elbow Canyon RD over Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 0.8 MI W JCT Scenic Blvd · Structure no. 11092

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elbow Canyon RD over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Elbow Canyon RD over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 685 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElbow Canyon RD
CrossesWash
Location0.8 MI W JCT Scenic Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates36.77261, -114.01139
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2021)
Projected traffic685 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Elbow Canyon RD over Wash built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elbow Canyon RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Elbow Canyon RD over Wash carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Elbow Canyon RD over Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Elbow Canyon RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.