US Bridges

Cady RD over Westside Main Canal

Fair

Imperial County, California · 0.37 MI S/O SR 86 & Kalin · Structure no. 58C0083

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cady RD over Westside Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cady RD over Westside 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCady RD
CrossesWestside Main Canal
Location0.37 MI S/O SR 86 & Kalin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyImperial County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates32.97916, -115.57888
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2019)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cady RD over Westside Main Canal built?

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

What condition is Cady RD over Westside 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cady RD over Westside Main Canal carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cady RD over Westside Main Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cady RD over Westside Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.