US Bridges

Ave 36E over I 8

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 35.8 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 01194

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
719
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 36E over I 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave 36E over I 8 in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 719 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAve 36E
CrossesI 8
Location35.8 MI E JCT US 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6812, -114.0221
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2024)
Projected traffic729 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ave 36E over I 8 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ave 36E over I 8 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 36E over I 8 carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 36E over I 8?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 36E over I 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.