Evan Hewes Highway over East Highline Canal
FairImperial County, California · 1 MI E/O SR-115 Exit I8 · Structure no. 58C0070
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Evan Hewes Highway over East Highline Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evan Hewes Highway over East Highline Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.
It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Evan Hewes Highway over East Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Evan Hewes Highway over East Highline Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Evan Hewes Highway over East Highline Canal carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Evan Hewes Highway over East Highline Canal?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Evan Hewes Highway over East Highline Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.