Penitentiary AVE over Colorado River

Fair Condition112 years old5,430 vehicles/day

Location

StateArizona
CountyYuma
Location0.5 Mi NE I 8
CarriesPenitentiary AVE
CrossesColorado River
Coordinates32.72790, -114.61560

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length443.9 ft (135.3 m)
Max Span336.0 ft (102.4 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area1447.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1914 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,430 (2022)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number08533

Nearby Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 31 over Southern Pacific Rr 0.1 mi Poor I 8 WB over Colo R Pentntry Av Sptco 0.3 mi Fair Interstate 8 WB over Colorado Ri Up Rr Amtrak 0.3 mi Good I 8 EB over Colo R Pentntry Av Sptco 0.3 mi Poor Interstate 8 EB over Colorado Ri Up Rr Amtrak 0.3 mi Good I-8 WB over 4th ST (giss Parkway) 0.4 mi Fair I-8 EB over 4th ST (giss Parkway) 0.4 mi Fair SB 8 over Yuma Canal 0.5 mi Fair Winterhaven DR over Colorado River 0.5 mi Fair SB 8 over Colorado River 0.5 mi Fair