US Bridges

Ca State Rt S-24 over Ca Sluiceway Channel

Good

Imperial County, California · 15 MI NW of Yuma Az · Structure no. 0304-0003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Ca State Rt S-24 over Ca Sluiceway Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ca State Rt S-24 over Ca Sluiceway Channel in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCa State Rt S-24
CrossesCa Sluiceway Channel
Location15 MI NW of Yuma Az
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates32.87406, -114.46977
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 Ca State Rt S-24 over Ca Sluiceway Channel built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ca State Rt S-24 over Ca Sluiceway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ca State Rt S-24 over Ca Sluiceway Channel carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Ca State Rt S-24 over Ca Sluiceway Channel?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ca State Rt S-24 over Ca Sluiceway Channel?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.