US Bridges

Ave 33E over I-8; Old US80; UPRR

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 32.7 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 01336

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
613 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 33E over I-8; Old US80; UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave 33E over I-8; Old US80; UPRR in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAve 33E
CrossesI-8; Old US80; UPRR
Location32.7 MI E JCT US 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.674, -114.0736
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length613 ft (186.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 33E over I-8; Old US80; UPRR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 33E over I-8; Old US80; UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 33E over I-8; Old US80; UPRR carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 33E over I-8; Old US80; UPRR?

The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 33E over I-8; Old US80; UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.