Evan Hewes HWY over Westside Main Canal
PoorImperial County, California · 1.7 MI E/O Dunaway RD · Structure no. 58C0063
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Evan Hewes HWY over Westside Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evan Hewes HWY over Westside Main Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.
It carries about 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,623 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Westside Main Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Evan Hewes HWY over Westside Main Canal 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 Westside Main Canal carry?
About 2,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Evan Hewes HWY over Westside Main Canal?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Evan Hewes HWY over Westside Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.