US Bridges

Old US 80 over Wellton UPRR

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.6 MI W JCT Ave 31E · Structure no. 08424

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,898
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 80 over Wellton UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 80 over Wellton UPRR in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,908 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 80
CrossesWellton UPRR
Location0.6 MI W JCT Ave 31E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6726, -114.1179
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,898 (2022)
Projected traffic3,908 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 80 over Wellton UPRR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 80 over Wellton UPRR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 80 over Wellton UPRR carry?

About 3,898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 80 over Wellton UPRR?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 80 over Wellton UPRR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.