US Bridges

24th ST over South Gila Canal

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W JCT Avenue 5E · Structure no. 07518

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,810
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th ST over South Gila Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 24th ST over South Gila Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries24th ST
CrossesSouth Gila Canal
Location0.3 MI W JCT Avenue 5E
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.68444, -114.55289
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,810 (2023)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 24th ST over South Gila Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th ST over South Gila Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 24th ST over South Gila Canal carry?

About 2,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 24th ST over South Gila Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 24th ST over South Gila Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.