State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek
FairImperial County, California · 11-IMP-078-2.07 · Structure no. 58 0124
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2046. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 78 over San Felipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.