US Bridges

Evan Hewes HWY over New River

Fair

Imperial County, California · 0.63 MI W/O Drew RD · Structure no. 58C0064

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evan Hewes HWY over New River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Evan Hewes HWY over New River in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEvan Hewes HWY
CrossesNew River
Location0.63 MI W/O Drew RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.79071, -115.70129
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2020)
Projected traffic1,469 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Evan Hewes HWY over New River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evan Hewes HWY over New River 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 New River carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Evan Hewes HWY over New River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Evan Hewes HWY over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.