US Bridges

Ave 6E over B Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT 32nd ST · Structure no. 10525

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 6E over B Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave 6E over B Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAve 6E
CrossesB Canal
Location0.1 MI N JCT 32nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6718, -114.5301
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Ave 6E over B Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 6E over B 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 Ave 6E over B Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave 6E over B Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 6E over B Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.