Picacho RD over Yuma Main Canal
PoorPosted for loadImperial County, California · 0.16 M E/O Winterhaven RD · Structure no. 58C0028
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Picacho RD over Yuma Main Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Picacho RD over Yuma Main Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 100 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,579 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Picacho RD over Yuma Main Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is Picacho RD over Yuma Main Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Picacho RD over Yuma Main Canal carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Picacho RD over Yuma Main Canal?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Picacho RD over Yuma Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.