US Bridges

Fortuna RD over I-8

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 10.0 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 02432

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,608
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortuna RD over I-8 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fortuna RD over I-8 in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,608 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,618 by 2041. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFortuna RD
CrossesI-8
Location10.0 MI E JCT US 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6698, -114.4441
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,608 (2021)
Projected traffic12,618 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fortuna RD over I-8 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortuna RD 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 Fortuna RD over I-8 carry?

About 12,608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Fortuna RD over I-8?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Fortuna RD over I-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.