US Bridges

I-8 EB over SR 195 / Araby RD

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 5.5 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 01277

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,447
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-8 EB over SR 195 / Araby RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-8 EB over SR 195 / Araby RD in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 20,447 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,457 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 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 EB
CrossesSR 195 / Araby RD
Location5.5 MI E JCT US 95
RouteInterstate 8
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6774, -114.5217
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,447 (2021)
Projected traffic20,457 by 2041
Trucks17%
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 EB over SR 195 / Araby RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-8 EB over SR 195 / Araby RD 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 EB over SR 195 / Araby RD carry?

About 20,447 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-8 EB over SR 195 / Araby RD?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-8 EB over SR 195 / Araby RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.