US Bridges

24th Street over Yuma East Main Canal

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.8 MI W JCT 4th Ave · Structure no. 09490

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,727
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th Street over Yuma East Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24th Street over Yuma East Main Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 48 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 31,727 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,737 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries24th Street
CrossesYuma East Main Canal
Location0.8 MI W JCT 4th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.68394, -114.63869
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,727 (2022)
Projected traffic31,737 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th Street over Yuma East Main Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 24th 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 24th Street over Yuma East Main Canal carry?

About 31,727 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 24th Street over Yuma East Main Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns 24th Street over Yuma East Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.