US Bridges

I-8 WB over Fortuna Wash

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 12.7 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 01191

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-8 WB over Fortuna Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-8 WB over Fortuna Wash in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,849 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,859 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 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
CrossesFortuna Wash
Location12.7 MI E JCT US 95
RouteInterstate 8
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6681, -114.3999
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,849 (2021)
Projected traffic9,859 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-8 WB over Fortuna Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-8 WB over Fortuna Wash 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 Fortuna Wash carry?

About 9,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-8 WB over Fortuna Wash?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-8 WB over Fortuna Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.