US Bridges

Canal Service Road over 945 Wash Overchute

GoodPosted for load

Imperial County, California · 6 MI North of Yuma Az · Structure no. 0304-0073

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Canal Service Road over 945 Wash Overchute is a concrete slab carrying Canal Service Road over 945 Wash Overchute in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanal Service Road
Crosses945 Wash Overchute
Location6 MI North of Yuma Az
Coordinates32.76306, -114.68444
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Canal Service Road over 945 Wash Overchute built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Service Road over 945 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Canal Service Road over 945 Wash Overchute carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Canal Service Road over 945 Wash Overchute?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Service Road over 945 Wash Overchute?

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