US Bridges

Interstate 8 EB over All American Canal

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R73.91 · Structure no. 58 0196R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 8 EB over All American Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 8 EB over All American Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 8 EB
CrossesAll American Canal
Location11-IMP-008-R73.91
RouteInterstate 8
Coordinates32.70851, -114.94943
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2020)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Interstate 8 EB over All American Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 8 EB 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 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 8 EB over All American Canal carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 8 EB over All American Canal?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 8 EB over All American Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.