US Bridges

US 93 over Gunshight Canyon Wash

Good

Mohave County, Arizona · 26.8 MI S JCT I 40 · Structure no. 20090

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,724
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Gunshight Canyon Wash is a concrete continuous frame carrying US 93 over Gunshight Canyon Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,724 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,734 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesGunshight Canyon Wash
Location26.8 MI S JCT I 40
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7863, -113.6238
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,724 (2022)
Projected traffic4,734 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 93 over Gunshight Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Gunshight Canyon 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Gunshight Canyon Wash carry?

About 4,724 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Gunshight Canyon Wash?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Gunshight Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.