US Bridges

In-Ko-Pah RD over Boulder Creek

Fair

Imperial County, California · 0.44 MI E/O Sd CO Line · Structure no. 58C0039

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

In-Ko-Pah RD over Boulder Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying In-Ko-Pah RD over Boulder Creek in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIn-Ko-Pah RD
CrossesBoulder Creek
Location0.44 MI E/O Sd CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.65242, -116.10183
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2016)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 In-Ko-Pah RD over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is In-Ko-Pah RD over Boulder Creek 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 In-Ko-Pah RD over Boulder Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is In-Ko-Pah RD over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns In-Ko-Pah RD over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.