US Bridges

Ave 38E over Mohawk Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.8 MI N JCT Old US 80 · Structure no. 07615

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 38E over Mohawk Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave 38E over Mohawk Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAve 38E
CrossesMohawk Canal
Location0.8 MI N JCT Old US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.70285, -113.98768
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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 Ave 38E over Mohawk Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 38E over Mohawk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 38E over Mohawk Canal carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ave 38E over Mohawk Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 38E over Mohawk Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.