US Bridges

O&m Service Road over Wash Overchute Bridge

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 2 Miles South of HWY S-24 · Structure no. 0304-0096

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

O&m Service Road over Wash Overchute Bridge is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying O&m Service Road over Wash Overchute Bridge in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesO&m Service Road
CrossesWash Overchute Bridge
Location2 Miles South of HWY S-24
StateArizona
Coordinates32.83889, -114.44028
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local Agency
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 O&m Service Road over Wash Overchute Bridge built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is O&m Service Road over Wash Overchute Bridge 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does O&m Service Road over Wash Overchute Bridge carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is O&m Service Road over Wash Overchute Bridge?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns O&m Service Road over Wash Overchute Bridge?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.