US Bridges

Avenue C over West Main Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · S JCT Riverside DR · Structure no. 07717

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,831
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue C over West Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue C over West 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 4,831 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,841 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue C
CrossesWest Main Canal
LocationS JCT Riverside DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.72194, -114.66747
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.
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,831 (2023)
Projected traffic4,841 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Avenue C over West Main Canal built?

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

What condition is Avenue C over West 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue C over West Main Canal carry?

About 4,831 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue C over West Main Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue C over West Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.