US Bridges

Avenue 9E over A Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.6 MI N JCT I-8 · Structure no. 09750

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,765
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 9E over A Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 9E over A Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,765 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,775 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAvenue 9E
CrossesA Canal
Location0.6 MI N JCT I-8
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6789, -114.4783
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,765 (2023)
Projected traffic7,775 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Avenue 9E over A Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 9E over A Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 9E over A Canal carry?

About 7,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 9E over A Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 9E over A Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.