US Bridges

I 8 EB over Colo R Pentntry Av Sptco

Poor

Yuma County, Arizona · At Calif State Line · Structure no. 01700

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,749 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
8,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 8 EB over Colo R Pentntry Av Sptco is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 8 EB over Colo R Pentntry Av Sptco in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,426 by 2040. The structure is 2,749 ft (837.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 8 EB
CrossesColo R Pentntry Av Sptco
LocationAt Calif State Line
RouteInterstate 8
StateArizona
Coordinates32.72947, -114.62025
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,749 ft (837.9 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,350 (2018)
Projected traffic14,426 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 8 EB over Colo R Pentntry Av Sptco built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 8 EB over Colo R Pentntry Av Sptco in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does I 8 EB over Colo R Pentntry Av Sptco carry?

About 8,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 8 EB over Colo R Pentntry Av Sptco?

The structure is 2,749 ft (837.9 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 8 EB over Colo R Pentntry Av Sptco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.