US Bridges

Avenue 7E over Gila River

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · Ave 7E and CO 7 1/4 Str · Structure no. 07617

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,688
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 7E over Gila River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 7E over Gila River in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,698 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesAvenue 7E
CrossesGila River
LocationAve 7E and CO 7 1/4 Str
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.72386, -114.513
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,688 (2022)
Projected traffic3,698 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Avenue 7E over Gila River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 7E over Gila River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Avenue 7E over Gila River carry?

About 3,688 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 7E over Gila River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 7E over Gila River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.