US Bridges

State Route 98 over All American Canal

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-098-30.81 · Structure no. 58 0180

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,656
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 98 over All American Canal is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 98 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 8,656 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,816 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 98
CrossesAll American Canal
Location11-IMP-098-30.81
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates32.67918, -115.52375
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,656 (2018)
Projected traffic14,816 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 98 over All American Canal built?

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

What condition is State Route 98 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 98 over All American Canal carry?

About 8,656 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 98 over All American Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns State Route 98 over All American Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.