US Bridges

Ave 40E; FAS 437 over I 8

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 39.9 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 01195

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,573
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 40E; FAS 437 over I 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave 40E; FAS 437 over I 8 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 1,573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,583 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 40E; FAS 437
CrossesI 8
Location39.9 MI E JCT US 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6932, -113.9532
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,573 (2024)
Projected traffic1,583 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 40E; FAS 437 over I 8 built?

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

What condition is Ave 40E; FAS 437 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 40E; FAS 437 over I 8 carry?

About 1,573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 40E; FAS 437 over I 8?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 40E; FAS 437 over I 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.