US Bridges

Yuma RD over Rid Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1 MI W/ Jackrabbit · Structure no. 08029

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,614
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yuma RD over Rid Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Yuma RD over Rid Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,614 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,624 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYuma RD
CrossesRid Canal
Location1 MI W/ Jackrabbit
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.4356, -112.4908
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,614 (2022)
Projected traffic4,624 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Yuma RD over Rid Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yuma RD over Rid Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Yuma RD over Rid Canal carry?

About 4,614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yuma RD over Rid Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Yuma RD over Rid Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.