US Bridges

Yuma ST over Pinal Creek

FairPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · 50 Ft NE JCT Broad ST · Structure no. 08602

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yuma ST over Pinal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Yuma ST over Pinal Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYuma ST
CrossesPinal Creek
Location50 Ft NE JCT Broad ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.40089, -110.78982
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2021)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yuma ST over Pinal Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yuma ST over Pinal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Yuma ST over Pinal Creek carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yuma ST over Pinal Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Yuma ST over Pinal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.