US Bridges

County 5th Street over Gila Gravity Canal

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 1.0 MI E JCT Ave 7E · Structure no. 11209

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 5th Street over Gila Gravity Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County 5th Street over Gila Gravity Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty 5th Street
CrossesGila Gravity Canal
Location1.0 MI E JCT Ave 7E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.7575, -114.4963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 County 5th Street over Gila Gravity Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 5th Street over Gila Gravity Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County 5th Street over Gila Gravity Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County 5th Street over Gila Gravity Canal?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County 5th Street over Gila Gravity Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.