US Bridges

48th ST Frt RD over Drainage Channel

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.6 MI E JCT Foothills Bl · Structure no. 11117

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

48th ST Frt RD over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying 48th ST Frt RD over Drainage Channel in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries48th ST Frt RD
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.6 MI E JCT Foothills Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.64121, -114.39996
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 48th ST Frt RD over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48th ST Frt RD over Drainage Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does 48th ST Frt RD over Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 48th ST Frt RD over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 48th ST Frt RD over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.