US Bridges

N Frontage Road over Fortuna Wash

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.6 MI E JCT Foothills Bl · Structure no. 07619

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Frontage Road over Fortuna Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Frontage Road over Fortuna Wash 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 1,725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Frontage Road
CrossesFortuna Wash
Location0.6 MI E JCT Foothills Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.66846, -114.39987
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2022)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 N Frontage Road over Fortuna Wash built?

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

What condition is N Frontage Road over Fortuna Wash 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 N Frontage Road over Fortuna Wash carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Frontage Road over Fortuna Wash?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Frontage Road over Fortuna Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.