US Bridges

US 95 over Gila River

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 14.6 MI N JCT I-8 · Structure no. 02408

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
685 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
6,796
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Gila River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 95 over Gila River in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6,796 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,806 by 2041. The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesGila River
Location14.6 MI N JCT I-8
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateArizona
Coordinates32.7604, -114.413
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length685 ft (208.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,796 (2021)
Projected traffic6,806 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Gila River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Gila River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 95 over Gila River carry?

About 6,796 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Gila River?

The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Gila River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.