US Bridges

US 95 over Gila Gravity Canal

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 9.4 MI E JCT I-8 · Structure no. 20042

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,268
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Gila Gravity Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 95 over Gila Gravity Canal in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8,268 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,278 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesGila Gravity Canal
Location9.4 MI E JCT I-8
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.69974, -114.44885
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,268 (2023)
Projected traffic8,278 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 95 over Gila Gravity Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over Gila Gravity 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over Gila Gravity Canal carry?

About 8,268 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US 95 over Gila Gravity Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over Gila Gravity Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.