US Bridges

Avenue 5E over A Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.6 MI N JCT CO 14th ST · Structure no. 08800

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,376
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 5E over A Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 5E over A Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,376 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,386 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAvenue 5E
CrossesA Canal
Location0.6 MI N JCT CO 14th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.635, -114.5467
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,376 (2022)
Projected traffic1,386 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 5E over A Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 5E over A Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 5E over A Canal carry?

About 1,376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 5E over A Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 5E over A Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.