US Bridges

Ave 4E over Gila Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N JCT 24th ST · Structure no. 10055

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 4E over Gila Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Ave 4E over Gila Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve 4E
CrossesGila Canal
Location0.2 MI N JCT 24th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.68793, -114.56436
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2022)
Projected traffic714 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ave 4E over Gila Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 4E over Gila 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 4E over Gila Canal carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ave 4E over Gila Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 4E over Gila Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.