US Bridges

Ave 6E over A Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 1.7 MI S JCT B8 · Structure no. 10924

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,926
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 6E over A Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave 6E over A Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,926 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,936 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve 6E
CrossesA Canal
Location1.7 MI S JCT B8
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.6453, -114.5297
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,926 (2023)
Projected traffic6,936 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 A Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 6E over A Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 6E over A Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.