US Bridges

Mccabe RD over Central Main Canal

Fair

Imperial County, California · 25 Ft E/O Austin RD · Structure no. 58C0079

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccabe RD over Central Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mccabe RD over Central Main Canal in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2047. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesMccabe RD
CrossesCentral Main Canal
Location25 Ft E/O Austin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.75242, -115.59482
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,641 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccabe RD over Central Main Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccabe RD over Central Main 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 2025.

How much traffic does Mccabe RD over Central Main Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccabe RD over Central Main Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mccabe RD over Central Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.