US Bridges

Juan Sanchez Blvd over Main Drain

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W JCT Main ST · Structure no. 11130

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,258
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juan Sanchez Blvd over Main Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Juan Sanchez Blvd over Main Drain in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 11,258 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,268 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJuan Sanchez Blvd
CrossesMain Drain
Location0.2 MI W JCT Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.4942, -114.7867
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,258 (2023)
Projected traffic11,268 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 Juan Sanchez Blvd over Main Drain built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juan Sanchez Blvd over Main Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Juan Sanchez Blvd over Main Drain carry?

About 11,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Juan Sanchez Blvd over Main Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Juan Sanchez Blvd over Main Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.