US Bridges

Avenue 3E over A Canal

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S JCT CO 14th ST · Structure no. 08515

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,467
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 3E over A Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 3E over A Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 7,467 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,477 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 3E
CrossesA Canal
Location0.5 MI S JCT CO 14th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6187, -114.5808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,467 (2023)
Projected traffic7,477 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 Avenue 3E over A Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 3E over A Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 3E over A Canal carry?

About 7,467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 3E over A Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 3E over A Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.