US Bridges

Figueroa Ave. over Main Outlet Drain Extens

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 3.6 Miles NW from Yuma · Structure no. 0304-0015

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
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

Figueroa Ave. over Main Outlet Drain Extens is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Figueroa Ave. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFigueroa Ave.
CrossesMain Outlet Drain Extens
Location3.6 Miles NW from Yuma
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.73132, -114.66921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 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 Figueroa Ave. over Main Outlet Drain Extens built?

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

What condition is Figueroa Ave. over Main Outlet Drain Extens 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 2024.

How much traffic does Figueroa Ave. over Main Outlet Drain Extens carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Figueroa Ave. over Main Outlet Drain Extens?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Figueroa Ave. over Main Outlet Drain Extens?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.