Avenue 9E over South Gila Canal
FairYuma County, Arizona · 400 Ft N JCT 24th ST · Structure no. 09863
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,271
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 9E over South Gila Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 9E over South Gila Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5,271 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,281 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue 9E over South Gila Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue 9E over South Gila 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Avenue 9E over South Gila Canal carry?
About 5,271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 9E over South Gila Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 9E over South Gila Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.