US Bridges

3rd Street over Yuma East Main Canal

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W JCT 4th Ave · Structure no. 09489

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,023
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Street over Yuma East Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3rd Street over Yuma East Main Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 5 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 8,023 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,033 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Street
CrossesYuma East Main Canal
Location0.5 MI W JCT 4th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.72153, -114.63356
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,023 (2023)
Projected traffic8,033 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$13,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Street over Yuma East Main Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is 3rd 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 3rd Street over Yuma East Main Canal carry?

About 8,023 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Street over Yuma East Main Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Street over Yuma East Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.