US Bridges

I-8 EB over Avenue 3E

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 1.8 MI E JCT US 95 · Structure no. 02681

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,392
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-8 EB over Avenue 3E is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-8 EB over Avenue 3E in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 21,392 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,402 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-8 EB
CrossesAvenue 3E
Location1.8 MI E JCT US 95
RouteInterstate 8
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.68892, -114.58159
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,392 (2021)
Projected traffic21,402 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-8 EB over Avenue 3E built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-8 EB over Avenue 3E 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-8 EB over Avenue 3E carry?

About 21,392 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-8 EB over Avenue 3E?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-8 EB over Avenue 3E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.