US Bridges

Foothills Blvd over I-8

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 12.8 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 02117

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,419
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothills Blvd over I-8 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foothills Blvd over I-8 in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 9,419 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,429 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFoothills Blvd
CrossesI-8
Location12.8 MI E JCT US 95
RouteInterstate 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6698, -114.4098
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,419 (2021)
Projected traffic9,429 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothills Blvd over I-8 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothills Blvd over I-8 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Foothills Blvd over I-8 carry?

About 9,419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Foothills Blvd over I-8?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Foothills Blvd over I-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.