US Bridges

I-8 WB over Frontage RD

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 12.8 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 01193

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-8 WB over Frontage RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-8 WB over Frontage RD in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 9,849 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,859 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-8 WB
CrossesFrontage RD
Location12.8 MI E JCT US 95
RouteInterstate 8
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6676, -114.3978
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 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
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 Frontage RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is I-8 WB over Frontage RD?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-8 WB over Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.