US Bridges

16th Street over B Main Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 300 Ft E JCT Avenue a · Structure no. 07539

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,706
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Street over B Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 16th Street over B Main 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 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 3,706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,716 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries16th Street
CrossesB Main Canal
Location300 Ft E JCT Avenue a
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.59667, -114.63133
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,706 (2023)
Projected traffic3,716 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 16th Street over B Main Canal built?

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

What condition is 16th Street over B Main 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 16th Street over B Main Canal carry?

About 3,706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 16th Street over B Main Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Street over B Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.