US Bridges

Ave 33E over Mohawk Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.8 MI S JCT I-8 · Structure no. 07730

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 33E over Mohawk Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave 33E over Mohawk 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAve 33E
CrossesMohawk Canal
Location0.8 MI S JCT I-8
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.66177, -114.07352
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ave 33E over Mohawk Canal built?

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

What condition is Ave 33E over Mohawk 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 Ave 33E over Mohawk Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ave 33E over Mohawk Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 33E over Mohawk Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.