Colby Road over Cocopah Canal
GoodPosted for loadImperial County, California · 8 M NE of City Yuma Az · Structure no. 0304-0079
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Colby Road over Cocopah Canal is a concrete slab carrying Colby Road over Cocopah Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colby Road over Cocopah Canal built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colby Road over Cocopah Canal 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 Colby Road over Cocopah Canal carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Colby Road over Cocopah Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Colby Road over Cocopah Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.