Bowker RD over Briar Canal
PoorImperial County, California · 25 Ft N/O Cole RD · Structure no. 58C0030
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowker RD over Briar Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bowker RD over Briar Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowker RD over Briar Canal built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowker RD over Briar 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 2023.
How much traffic does Bowker RD over Briar Canal carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bowker RD over Briar Canal?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bowker RD over Briar Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.