US Bridges

Ave 7E over B Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT 32nd ST · Structure no. 07721

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
220
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 7E over B Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave 7E 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve 7E
CrossesB Canal
Location0.1 MI N JCT 32nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6719, -114.5128
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 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 deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 7E over B Canal built?

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

What condition is Ave 7E 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 7E over B Canal carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave 7E 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 7E over B Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.