US Bridges

Left O&m Canal RD over 120 Wash Overchute

FairClosed to traffic

Imperial County, California · 1.25 MI So Senatorwash RD · Structure no. 0304-0103

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Left O&m Canal RD over 120 Wash Overchute is a concrete tee beam carrying Left O&m Canal RD over 120 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLeft O&m Canal RD
Crosses120 Wash Overchute
Location1.25 MI So Senatorwash RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.85939, -114.49317
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Left O&m Canal RD over 120 Wash Overchute built?

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

What condition is Left O&m Canal RD over 120 Wash Overchute 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Left O&m Canal RD over 120 Wash Overchute carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Left O&m Canal RD over 120 Wash Overchute?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Left O&m Canal RD over 120 Wash Overchute?

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