US Bridges

Araby Blaisdell RD over "a" Canal

GoodPosted for load

Yuma County, Arizona · 9 Miles SE of Yuma · Structure no. 0304-0097

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Araby Blaisdell RD over "a" Canal is a concrete continuous frame carrying Araby Blaisdell RD over "a" Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAraby Blaisdell RD
Crosses"a" Canal
Location9 Miles SE of Yuma
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.68258, -114.47036
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Araby Blaisdell RD over "a" Canal built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Araby Blaisdell RD over "a" Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Araby Blaisdell RD over "a" Canal carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Araby Blaisdell RD over "a" Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Araby Blaisdell RD over "a" Canal?

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