US Bridges

Border Crossing (c over All American Canal

Fair

Imperial County, California · 1.9 Miles South of CA-98 · Structure no. 2195003P0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,700
2024 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Border Crossing (c over All American Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Border Crossing (c over All American Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 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 16,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,040 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 217 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBorder Crossing (c
CrossesAll American Canal
Location1.9 Miles South of CA-98
RouteState Highway 7
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.67341, -115.38796
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width217 ft (66.1 m)
Roadway width188 ft (57.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2024)
Projected traffic20,040 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$345,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Border Crossing (c over All American Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Border Crossing (c 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Border Crossing (c over All American Canal carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Border Crossing (c over All American Canal?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 217 ft wide.

Who owns Border Crossing (c over All American Canal?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.