Evan Hewes HWY over Sandy Ditch
GoodPosted for loadImperial County, California · 0.4 MI W/O Dunaway RD · Structure no. 58C0062
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,872
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Evan Hewes HWY over Sandy Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evan Hewes HWY over Sandy 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,137 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Evan Hewes HWY over Sandy 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 Sandy Ditch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Evan Hewes HWY over Sandy Ditch carry?
About 1,872 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Evan Hewes HWY over Sandy Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Evan Hewes HWY over Sandy Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.