County 3rd Street over North Gila Canal
PoorPosted for loadYuma County, Arizona · 1 Miles SE of Laguna Dam · Structure no. 0304-0035
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
County 3rd Street over North Gila Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County 3rd Street over North Gila Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County 3rd Street over North Gila Canal built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is County 3rd Street over North Gila Canal 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does County 3rd Street over North Gila Canal carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is County 3rd Street over North Gila Canal?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County 3rd Street over North Gila Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.