US Bridges

Imperial Dam Road over Arizona Ggmc Sluiceway

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 7 MI West of US HWY 95 · Structure no. 0304-0002

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Imperial Dam Road over Arizona Ggmc Sluiceway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Imperial Dam Road over Arizona Ggmc Sluiceway in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 50 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesImperial Dam Road
CrossesArizona Ggmc Sluiceway
Location7 MI West of US HWY 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.87523, -114.46238
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks75%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 Imperial Dam Road over Arizona Ggmc Sluiceway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Imperial Dam Road over Arizona Ggmc Sluiceway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Imperial Dam Road over Arizona Ggmc Sluiceway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.

How long is Imperial Dam Road over Arizona Ggmc Sluiceway?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial Dam Road over Arizona Ggmc Sluiceway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.