US Bridges

Old US 80 over Bridge Culvert

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · Old US 80 E of Ave 24E · Structure no. 08413

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 80 over Bridge Culvert is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old US 80 over Bridge Culvert in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOld US 80
CrossesBridge Culvert
LocationOld US 80 E of Ave 24E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.65972, -114.22331
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2022)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Old US 80 over Bridge Culvert built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Old US 80 over Bridge Culvert 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 80 over Bridge Culvert carry?

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 80 over Bridge Culvert?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old US 80 over Bridge Culvert?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.