US Bridges

32nd ST over East Main Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E JCT Avenue B · Structure no. 09856

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,418
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd ST over East Main Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 32nd ST over East Main Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 21,418 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,428 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries32nd ST
CrossesEast Main Canal
Location0.5 MI E JCT Avenue B
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.66947, -114.64103
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,418 (2023)
Projected traffic21,428 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 32nd ST over East Main Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd ST over East Main 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 32nd ST over East Main Canal carry?

About 21,418 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 32nd ST over East Main Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd ST over East Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.