US Bridges

Ave 3E over UPRR

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 1.0 MI N JCT B 8 · Structure no. 10686

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
432 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,910
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 3E over UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave 3E over UPRR in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 49 years old, older 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 11,910 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,920 by 2041. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 3E
CrossesUPRR
Location1.0 MI N JCT B 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.68408, -114.58161
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,910 (2021)
Projected traffic11,920 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave 3E over UPRR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ave 3E over UPRR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ave 3E over UPRR carry?

About 11,910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ave 3E over UPRR?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 3E over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.