US Bridges

State Route 98 over East Highline Canal #2

Good

Imperial County, California · 11-IMP-098-45.63 · Structure no. 58 0350

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 98 over East Highline Canal #2 is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 98 over East Highline Canal #2 in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 8 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,651 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 98
CrossesEast Highline Canal #2
Location11-IMP-098-45.63
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates32.69849, -115.28132
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2018)
Projected traffic7,651 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 98 over East Highline Canal #2 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 98 over East Highline Canal #2 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 #2 carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 98 over East Highline Canal #2?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 98 over East Highline Canal #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.