US Bridges

US 95 over East Main Canal

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 1.0 MI W JCT B 8 · Structure no. 01504

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,266
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over East Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over East Main Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 22,266 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,276 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesEast Main Canal
Location1.0 MI W JCT B 8
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6985, -114.6416
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,266 (2023)
Projected traffic22,276 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over East Main Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over East Main 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over East Main Canal carry?

About 22,266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over East Main Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over East Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.