US Bridges

Ave 5E over B Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT 32nd ST · Structure no. 07719

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
1,979
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 5E over B Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave 5E over B 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 1,979 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,989 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve 5E
CrossesB Canal
Location0.1 MI N JCT 32nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6718, -114.5471
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 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 width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,979 (2023)
Projected traffic1,989 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5E over B Canal built?

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

What condition is Ave 5E over B 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 Ave 5E over B Canal carry?

About 1,979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave 5E over B Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 5E over B Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.