US Bridges

County Farm Road over Reservoir Feeder Canal

Good

Imperial County, California · 22 MI W of Yuma Az · Structure no. 0304-0081

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

County Farm Road over Reservoir Feeder Canal is a concrete continuous frame carrying County Farm Road over Reservoir Feeder Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Farm Road
CrossesReservoir Feeder Canal
Location22 MI W of Yuma Az
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.70972, -114.97264
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
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 byBureau of Reclamation
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 County Farm Road over Reservoir Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Farm Road over Reservoir Feeder 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Farm Road over Reservoir Feeder Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is County Farm Road over Reservoir Feeder Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Farm Road over Reservoir Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.