US Bridges

Ave 2E over I-8

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.8 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 01381

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,396
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 2E over I-8 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ave 2E over I-8 in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1970, 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 18,396 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,406 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 2E
CrossesI-8
Location0.8 MI E JCT US 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.692, -114.5988
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,396 (2022)
Projected traffic18,406 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2E over I-8 built?

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

What condition is Ave 2E 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ave 2E over I-8 carry?

About 18,396 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 2E over I-8?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 2E over I-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.