US Bridges

Avenue 40E over Gila River

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · Ave 40E @ CO 5 3/4 Str · Structure no. 07902

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 40E over Gila River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 40E over Gila River in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2042. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAvenue 40E
CrossesGila River
LocationAve 40E @ CO 5 3/4 Str
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.74158, -113.95358
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2022)
Projected traffic755 by 2042
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue 40E over Gila River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 40E over Gila River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Avenue 40E over Gila River carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 40E over Gila River?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 40E over Gila River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.