US Bridges

I-8 WB over Dateland RD

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 65.3 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 00682

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,632
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-8 WB over Dateland RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-8 WB over Dateland RD in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,632 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,642 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-8 WB
CrossesDateland RD
Location65.3 MI E JCT US 95
RouteInterstate 8
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8007, -113.5412
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,632 (2021)
Projected traffic5,642 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-8 WB over Dateland RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-8 WB over Dateland RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-8 WB over Dateland RD carry?

About 5,632 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-8 WB over Dateland RD?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-8 WB over Dateland RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.