US Bridges

Magnolia Ave over Yuma East Main Canal

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S JCT 1st ST · Structure no. 09491

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,403
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Ave over Yuma East Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Magnolia Ave over Yuma East Main Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,403 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,413 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMagnolia Ave
CrossesYuma East Main Canal
Location0.1 MI S JCT 1st ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.72361, -114.64186
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,403 (2023)
Projected traffic1,413 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Ave over Yuma East Main Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Ave 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 Magnolia Ave over Yuma East Main Canal carry?

About 1,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Ave over Yuma East Main Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Ave over Yuma East Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.