US Bridges

Senator Wash Road over All-American Canal

Fair

Imperial County, California · 1/4 MI NW of SR24 · Structure no. 0304-0044

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Senator Wash Road over All-American Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Senator Wash Road over All-American Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2034. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSenator Wash Road
CrossesAll-American Canal
Location1/4 MI NW of SR24
Coordinates32.87275, -114.47886
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic500 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
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 Senator Wash Road over All-American Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senator Wash Road over All-American 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 2024.

How much traffic does Senator Wash Road over All-American Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Senator Wash Road over All-American Canal?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Senator Wash Road over All-American Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the County Highway Agency.