US Bridges

Avenue 42E over Mohawk Canal

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.4 MI N JCT Old HWY 80 · Structure no. 08864

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 42E over Mohawk Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 42E over Mohawk Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 42E
CrossesMohawk Canal
Location0.4 MI N JCT Old HWY 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.70858, -113.91882
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 42E over Mohawk Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 42E over Mohawk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 42E over Mohawk Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 42E over Mohawk Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 42E over Mohawk Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.