US Bridges

Avenue 14E over Tributary Fortuna Wash

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.3 MI N JCT I-8 Nfr · Structure no. 10856

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 14E over Tributary Fortuna Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Avenue 14E over Tributary Fortuna Wash in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 14E
CrossesTributary Fortuna Wash
Location0.3 MI N JCT I-8 Nfr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.67018, -114.39267
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Avenue 14E over Tributary Fortuna Wash built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 14E over Tributary Fortuna Wash 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 14E over Tributary Fortuna Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 14E over Tributary Fortuna Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 14E over Tributary Fortuna Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.