Evan Hewes HWY over South Fork Coyote Wash
PoorClosed to trafficImperial County, California · 3.5 MI E/O Imperial HWY · Structure no. 58C0051
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 306 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Evan Hewes HWY over South Fork Coyote Wash is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evan Hewes HWY over South Fork Coyote Wash 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Evan Hewes HWY over South Fork Coyote Wash 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 South Fork Coyote Wash 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 2024.
How much traffic does Evan Hewes HWY over South Fork Coyote Wash carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Evan Hewes HWY over South Fork Coyote Wash?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Evan Hewes HWY over South Fork Coyote Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.