US Bridges

Picacho Road over All American Canal

Fair

Imperial County, California · 7M North of Yuma Az · Structure no. 0304-0094

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
206 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Picacho Road over All American Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Picacho Road over All American Canal 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPicacho Road
CrossesAll American Canal
Location7M North of Yuma Az
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.79753, -114.61345
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Picacho Road over All American Canal built?

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

What condition is Picacho Road over All American Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Picacho Road over All American Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Picacho Road over All American Canal?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Picacho Road over All American Canal?

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