US Bridges

Avenue 1E over Lateral A8.9

FairPosted for load

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S JCT CO 14th ST · Structure no. 08795

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 1E over Lateral A8.9 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Avenue 1E over Lateral A8.9 in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 1E
CrossesLateral A8.9
Location0.5 MI S JCT CO 14th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6186, -114.6154
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue 1E over Lateral A8.9 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 1E over Lateral A8.9 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 1E over Lateral A8.9 carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 1E over Lateral A8.9?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 1E over Lateral A8.9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.