US Bridges

S Frontage RD over Fortuna Wash

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.6 MI E JCT Foothills Bl · Structure no. 07876

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Frontage RD over Fortuna Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Frontage RD over Fortuna Wash in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 92 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,385 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Frontage RD
CrossesFortuna Wash
Location0.6 MI E JCT Foothills Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.66726, -114.39964
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2022)
Projected traffic3,385 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 S Frontage RD over Fortuna Wash built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is S Frontage RD over Fortuna Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S Frontage RD over Fortuna Wash carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Frontage RD over Fortuna Wash?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S Frontage RD over Fortuna Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.