Interstate 8 WB over All American Canal
GoodImperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-81.69 · Structure no. 58 0195L
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 583 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 8 WB over All American Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 8 WB over All American Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,756 by 2040. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 8 WB over All American Canal built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Interstate 8 WB 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over All American Canal carry?
About 7,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 8 WB over All American Canal?
The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 8 WB over All American Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.