8th Street over Yuma East Main Canal
FairYuma County, Arizona · 0.8 MI W JCT 4th Ave · Structure no. 09338
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,022
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Street over Yuma East Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8th Street over Yuma East Main Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 90 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 18,022 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,032 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Street over Yuma East Main Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is 8th Street over Yuma East 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 8th Street over Yuma East Main Canal carry?
About 18,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 8th Street over Yuma East Main Canal?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Street over Yuma East Main Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.