US Bridges

Main Street over Main Drain

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.4 MI N JCT Juan Sanchez · Structure no. 11072

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,767
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Main Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Main Drain in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 24,767 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,777 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesMain Drain
Location0.4 MI N JCT Juan Sanchez
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.49947, -114.78608
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,767 (2023)
Projected traffic24,777 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 Main Street over Main Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Main Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Main Drain carry?

About 24,767 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Main Drain?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Main Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.