Evan Hewes HWY over Awatobe Ditch
FairPosted for loadImperial County, California · 2.36 MI E/O Imperial HWY · Structure no. 58C0050
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 615
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Evan Hewes HWY over Awatobe Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evan Hewes HWY over Awatobe Ditch in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1949, 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 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Evan Hewes HWY over Awatobe Ditch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is Evan Hewes HWY over Awatobe Ditch 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 Evan Hewes HWY over Awatobe Ditch carry?
About 615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Evan Hewes HWY over Awatobe Ditch?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Evan Hewes HWY over Awatobe Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.