US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over West Main Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 5.8 KM NW of Somerton · Structure no. 00000000000H500

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over West Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over West Main Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesWest Main Canal
Location5.8 KM NW of Somerton
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
StateArizona
Coordinates32.62548, -114.76165
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2020)
Projected traffic950 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2 over West Main Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over West Main Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over West Main Canal carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over West Main Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over West Main Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.