US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 22 over Yuma East Main Canal

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 3.2 KM South of Az HWY 95 · Structure no. 00000000000H037

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 22 over Yuma East Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 22 over Yuma East Main Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 22
CrossesYuma East Main Canal
Location3.2 KM South of Az HWY 95
RouteFederal Lands Road 22
StateArizona
Coordinates32.56963, -114.67269
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic245 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 22 over Yuma East Main Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 22 over Yuma East Main 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 22 over Yuma East Main Canal carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 22 over Yuma East Main Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 22 over Yuma East Main Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.