US Bridges

O&m Service Road over Mission Wash Overchute

Good

Imperial County, California · 5 MI NE of Picacho RD · Structure no. 0304-0053

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2012 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

O&m Service Road over Mission Wash Overchute is a concrete tee beam carrying O&m Service Road over Mission Wash Overchute in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesO&m Service Road
CrossesMission Wash Overchute
Location5 MI NE of Picacho RD
Coordinates32.83311, -114.54386
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local 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 O&m Service Road over Mission Wash Overchute built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is O&m Service Road over Mission Wash Overchute 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does O&m Service Road over Mission Wash Overchute carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is O&m Service Road over Mission Wash Overchute?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns O&m Service Road over Mission Wash Overchute?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.