Avenue 38E over Gila River
GoodYuma County, Arizona · 1.8 MI N JCT Old US 80 · Structure no. 10099
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,760
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 38E over Gila River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue 38E over Gila River 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue 38E over Gila River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue 38E over Gila River 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 2025.
How much traffic does Avenue 38E over Gila River carry?
About 1,760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 38E over Gila River?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 38E over Gila River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.