US Bridges

Scaroni Road over All American Canal

Good

Imperial County, California · 0.5 MI N/O SR 98 · Structure no. 58C0033

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scaroni Road over All American Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scaroni Road over All American Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesScaroni Road
CrossesAll American Canal
Location0.5 MI N/O SR 98
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.68622, -115.49944
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,322 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Scaroni Road over All American Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scaroni Road over All American 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 2024.

How much traffic does Scaroni Road over All American Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scaroni Road over All American Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Scaroni Road over All American Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.