US Bridges

Dome Valley Road over I-8 EB

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 18.8 MI E JCT US95 · Structure no. 01324

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dome Valley Road over I-8 EB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dome Valley Road over I-8 EB in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesDome Valley Road
CrossesI-8 EB
Location18.8 MI E JCT US95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6717, -114.3042
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 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2021)
Projected traffic972 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Dome Valley Road over I-8 EB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dome Valley Road over I-8 EB 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 Dome Valley Road over I-8 EB carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dome Valley Road over I-8 EB?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dome Valley Road over I-8 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.