US Bridges

State Route 98 over East Highline Canal

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-098-45.51 · Structure no. 58 0343

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 98 over East Highline Canal is a concrete slab carrying State Route 98 over East Highline Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,364 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 98
CrossesEast Highline Canal
Location11-IMP-098-45.51
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates32.69768, -115.28321
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2018)
Projected traffic3,364 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 98 over East Highline Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 98 over East Highline 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 98 over East Highline Canal carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is State Route 98 over East Highline Canal?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 98 over East Highline Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.