US Bridges

Los Angeles Ave over Coyote Wash

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT William ST · Structure no. 08423

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,898
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Angeles Ave over Coyote Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Los Angeles Ave over Coyote Wash in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 3,898 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,908 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLos Angeles Ave
CrossesCoyote Wash
Location0.3 MI E JCT William ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.67378, -114.1362
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,898 (2022)
Projected traffic3,908 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Los Angeles Ave over Coyote Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Angeles Ave over Coyote 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Los Angeles Ave over Coyote Wash carry?

About 3,898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Los Angeles Ave over Coyote Wash?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Los Angeles Ave over Coyote Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.