US Bridges

Scaroni RD over Central Main Canal

FairPosted for load

Imperial County, California · 0.5 MI N/O Cole RD · Structure no. 58C0037

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scaroni RD over Central Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Scaroni RD over Central Main Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesScaroni RD
CrossesCentral Main Canal
Location0.5 MI N/O Cole RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.70109, -115.49971
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic427 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 RD over Central Main Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Scaroni RD over Central Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Scaroni RD over Central Main Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scaroni RD over Central Main Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Scaroni RD over Central Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.