US Bridges

Ave 29E over I-8

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 28.6 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 01332

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,678
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 29E over I-8 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ave 29E over I-8 in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 29E
CrossesI-8
Location28.6 MI E JCT US 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6615, -114.1422
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,678 (2021)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 29E over I-8 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 29E 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 29E over I-8 carry?

About 2,678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ave 29E over I-8?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 29E over I-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.