US Bridges

I-8 WB over Ave 52E / Old US 80

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 52.8 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 00785

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,774
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-8 WB over Ave 52E / Old US 80 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-8 WB over Ave 52E / Old US 80 in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,774 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,784 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-8 WB
CrossesAve 52E / Old US 80
Location52.8 MI E JCT US 95
RouteInterstate 8
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.72835, -113.73724
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,774 (2022)
Projected traffic4,784 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 Ave 52E / Old US 80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-8 WB over Ave 52E / Old US 80 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-8 WB over Ave 52E / Old US 80 carry?

About 4,774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-8 WB over Ave 52E / Old US 80?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-8 WB over Ave 52E / Old US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.