US Bridges

Bowker Road over Interstate 8

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R42.54 · Structure no. 58 0214

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowker Road over Interstate 8 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowker Road over Interstate 8 in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,642 by 2047. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBowker Road
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-IMP-008-R42.54
RouteCounty Highway 0Y607
Coordinates32.77389, -115.47386
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic1,642 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowker Road over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowker Road over Interstate 8 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bowker Road over Interstate 8 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bowker Road over Interstate 8?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bowker Road over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.