US Bridges

O&m Service Road over Bee Wash Overchute

Good

Imperial County, California · 7 M North of Yuma Az · Structure no. 0304-0077

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

O&m Service Road over Bee Wash Overchute is a concrete tee beam carrying O&m Service Road over Bee 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesO&m Service Road
CrossesBee Wash Overchute
Location7 M North of Yuma Az
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.78611, -114.62667
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 O&m Service Road over Bee Wash Overchute built?

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

What condition is O&m Service Road over Bee 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 O&m Service Road over Bee Wash Overchute carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

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

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