State Route 78 over Bondit Ditch
GoodImperial County, California · 11-IMP-078-8.34 · Structure no. 58 0199
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 78 over Bondit Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 78 over Bondit Ditch in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 78 over Bondit Ditch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 78 over Bondit Ditch 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 State Route 78 over Bondit Ditch carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is State Route 78 over Bondit Ditch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 78 over Bondit Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.