US Bridges

Local & Canal Serv over Main Outlet Drain Extens

Poor

Yuma County, Arizona · 3 Miles NW of Yuma · Structure no. 0304-0014

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2012 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Local & Canal Serv over Main Outlet Drain Extens is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local & Canal Serv over Main Outlet Drain Extens in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLocal & Canal Serv
CrossesMain Outlet Drain Extens
Location3 Miles NW of Yuma
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.73045, -114.65684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2012)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Local & Canal Serv over Main Outlet Drain Extens built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local & Canal Serv over Main Outlet Drain Extens in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Local & Canal Serv over Main Outlet Drain Extens carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Local & Canal Serv over Main Outlet Drain Extens?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local & Canal Serv over Main Outlet Drain Extens?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.