US Bridges

US 95 over I-8

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.8 MI E JCT SR B8 · Structure no. 01380

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,771
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over I-8 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 95 over I-8 in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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 35,771 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,781 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesI-8
Location0.8 MI E JCT SR B8
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6987, -114.6084
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,771 (2022)
Projected traffic35,781 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US 95 over I-8 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 95 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 over I-8 carry?

About 35,771 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over I-8?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over I-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.