State Route 98 over Hemlock Main Canal
FairImperial County, California · 11-IMP-098-40.60 · Structure no. 58 0258
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 98 over Hemlock Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 98 over Hemlock Main Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 86 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 6 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,753 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 98 over Hemlock Main Canal built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is State Route 98 over Hemlock Main Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 98 over Hemlock Main Canal carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is State Route 98 over Hemlock Main Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 98 over Hemlock Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.