US Bridges

Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash Overflow

Good

Imperial County, California · 0.45M N/O of I-8 Exit 166 · Structure no. 58C0090

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash Overflow in Imperial County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAraz Road (cr S24)
CrossesAraz Wash Overflow
Location0.45M N/O of I-8 Exit 166
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.74754, -114.71396
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2023)
Projected traffic536 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash Overflow built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash Overflow carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash Overflow?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Araz Road (cr S24) over Araz Wash Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.