US Bridges

Gordons Well Oc over Interstate 8

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-008-R73.48 · Structure no. 58 0304

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordons Well Oc over Interstate 8 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gordons Well Oc over Interstate 8 in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGordons Well Oc
CrossesInterstate 8
Location11-IMP-008-R73.48
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.70859, -114.95718
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,071 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Gordons Well Oc over Interstate 8 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordons Well Oc 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Gordons Well Oc over Interstate 8 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gordons Well Oc over Interstate 8?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gordons Well Oc over Interstate 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.