Mohave County Bridge Report Card
Mohave County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Mohave County, Arizona
Mohave County has 640 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.6% is at or below the 1.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 72,892 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Mohave County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 640 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 72,892 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.6% | 1.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.2% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.8% | 1.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 6,129,769 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 72,892 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Mohave County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 15 over Virgin River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 32,192 | 1967 |
| I 15; NB over Virgin River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 17,105 | 1972 |
| I 15; SB over Virgin River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,906 | 1973 |
| I 40; EB over Willow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,689 | 1976 |
| Laughlin RD Br over Colorado River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 31,500 | 1987 |
| US 93 over Cane Springs Wash | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 10,203 | 1961 |
| US 93 over Natural Corral Wash | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 10,203 | 1961 |
| US 93 NB over Detrital Wash | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 8,908 | 1982 |
| US 93 SB over Detrital Wash | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 8,855 | 1982 |
| SR 95 over Wash | High traffic | Good | 52,726 | 1970 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.