State Route 98 over Wormwood Canal
GoodImperial County, California · 11-IMP-098-22.07 · Structure no. 58 0275
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 98 over Wormwood Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 98 over Wormwood Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,413 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 98 over Wormwood Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 98 over Wormwood 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 98 over Wormwood Canal carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Route 98 over Wormwood Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 98 over Wormwood Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.