US Bridges

FAS 260; Ave D over West Main Canal

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 40 Ft W JCT Avenue D · Structure no. 09275

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,650
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 260; Ave D over West Main Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 260; Ave D over West Main Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,660 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 260; Ave D
CrossesWest Main Canal
Location40 Ft W JCT Avenue D
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.71304, -114.68484
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2017)
Projected traffic6,660 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAS 260; Ave D over West Main Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 260; Ave D over West Main 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 260; Ave D over West Main Canal carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 260; Ave D over West Main Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 260; Ave D over West Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.