US Bridges

Pruett Rd/Railroad over All-American Canal

Good

Imperial County, California · Within City of Calexico · Structure no. 0304-0102

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Pruett Rd/Railroad over All-American Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pruett Rd/Railroad over All-American Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPruett Rd/Railroad
CrossesAll-American Canal
LocationWithin City of Calexico
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.68639, -115.50778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span227 ft (69.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 Pruett Rd/Railroad over All-American Canal built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pruett Rd/Railroad over All-American 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pruett Rd/Railroad over All-American Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Pruett Rd/Railroad over All-American Canal?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pruett Rd/Railroad over All-American Canal?

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