Interstate 8 WB over Central Main Canal Austn
FairImperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R35.47 · Structure no. 58 0249L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 8 WB over Central Main Canal Austn is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 8 WB over Central Main Canal Austn in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,972 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 8 WB over Central Main Canal Austn built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 8 WB over Central Main Canal Austn in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Interstate 8 WB over Central Main Canal Austn carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 8 WB over Central Main Canal Austn?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 8 WB over Central Main Canal Austn?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.