I-8 WB over Wellton Canal
FairYuma County, Arizona · 29.3 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 01334
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,391
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-8 WB over Wellton Canal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-8 WB over Wellton Canal 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 6,391 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,401 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-8 WB over Wellton Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-8 WB over Wellton Canal 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 I-8 WB over Wellton Canal carry?
About 6,391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-8 WB over Wellton Canal?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-8 WB over Wellton Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.