US Bridges

SR 7 Auto Traffic over South Alamo Canal

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-007-S0.35 · Structure no. 58 0330

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 Auto Traffic over South Alamo Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 7 Auto Traffic over South Alamo Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,201 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 7 Auto Traffic
CrossesSouth Alamo Canal
Location11-IMP-007-S0.35
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates32.68324, -115.38715
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2019)
Projected traffic12,201 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 7 Auto Traffic over South Alamo Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 Auto Traffic over South Alamo 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 7 Auto Traffic over South Alamo Canal carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 Auto Traffic over South Alamo Canal?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 Auto Traffic over South Alamo Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.